Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Certification Practice Test

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According to Fayol, which of the following is NOT one of the functions of management?

Organising
Controlling
Motivating
Commanding

The correct answer is: Motivating

Fayol identified five primary functions of management: planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling. The role of motivating individuals falls more under the umbrella of leadership and human resource management rather than being a distinct management function as per Fayol's framework. While motivating is an essential aspect of managing people effectively, it is not explicitly recognized as one of the core functions of management according to his original categorization. The other functions mentioned—organizing, controlling, and commanding—are integral to Fayol's theory. Organizing involves assembling the resources needed to carry out the plan, controlling pertains to measuring performance and ensuring that objectives are met, and commanding refers to leading and directing staff. Thus, motivating, while important in practice, does not fit into Fayol’s specific list of management functions.