=+Three phases of the management process are planning, directing, and controlling. Match the following descriptions to the proper phase. Phase of management process Description Directing

a. Process by which managers, given their assigned levels of Planning responsibilities, run day-to-day operations. Controlling

b. Isolating significant departures from plans for further investigation and possible remedial action. It may lead to a revision of future plans.

c. Developing long-range courses of action to achieve goals