What are the five elements in the management process? a. organize, plan, control, staff, and manage b. accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and management c. plan, lead, organize, manage, and control d. plan, organize, staff, lead, and control e. plan, direct, update, lead, and supervise

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While most positions and departments within a business are tasked with specific duties based on particular knowledge, expertise, or company needs, managers can have a broader and more complex set of responsibilities. More than just specialized knowledge, management requires an ability to navigate numerous procedural, structural, and interpersonal challenges in the process of guiding one's team to the completion of various goals.