The Urwick-Oliver system

The Urwick-Oliver system is a way of organizing management functions within an organization. It categorizes activities into five main areas: planning (setting goals and direction), organizing (structuring resources and responsibilities), commanding (leading and motivating staff), coordinating (ensuring different parts work smoothly together), and controlling (monitoring progress and making adjustments). This system helps managers focus on specific tasks to ensure that the organization operates efficiently and effectively, emphasizing a logical flow of responsibilities to achieve organizational goals systematically.