At work on a typical day, Kathleen, a sales manager, spends a portion of her day talking to customers and suppliers, but she also organizes work activities and leads a team of assistants. She has to ensure that quality standards are being met within the company. This example demonstrates that

$$ The functions of management are continuous and interrelated

Leadership is the most important function of management

Controlling is the most important function of management

$$ The functions of management need to be delegated to a large pool of employees