Classical Administrator In the classical school of management, a set of common activities and principles are developed. These include planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating and controlling. These fine sections are described below: . Planning - involves considering the future, deciding the aims of the organization and developing a plan of action. . Organizing - involves marshalling the resources necessary to achieve these aims and structuring the organization to complete its activities. Both roles remain crucial. " Commanding - It is important to achieve the optimum return from people, frequently the most expensive component of a business. . Co-ordinating- involves focusing and, in particular, unifying people's efforts to ensure success. " Controlling - involves monitoring that everything works as planned, making adjustments where necessary