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, How do Mill & Standingford define Office management is the art of guiding personnel
office management? in the use of materials, methods, machines, and
equipment to achieve specified purposes.
According to Wylie, what does office The manipulation and control of men, methods,
management involve? machines, and materials to achieve the best possible
results.
What are the main functions of office Planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling
management? the activities of an office.
Why is planning considered a Planning determines a course of action to achieve
fundamental function of office desired results and precedes all other managerial
management? functions.
What does the planning function of Determination and laying down of objectives,
management involve? policies, procedures, rules, programs, budgets, and
strategies.
List one benefit of planning in office Planning provides direction to activities in the office.
management.
How does planning facilitate It encourages innovation and creativity, serving as a
decision-making? basis for control.
What is the role of organizing in Organizing brings together human and material
office management? resources to achieve objectives.