Which of the following is NOT one of Fayol's five functions of management?

• A. Planning
• B. Delegation
• C. Organizing
• D. Controlling

Answer: (B)

Fayol’s framework identifies five management functions: planning, organizing, commanding (leading), coordinating, and controlling. Delegation isn’t one of these five; it’s a practical activity that managers use across those functions, especially when organizing, directing, and controlling work. The options that are part of the five align directly with Fayol’s list—planning sets goals and actions, organizing arranges resources and structure, commanding guides and directs people, coordinating harmonizes activities, and controlling monitors performance and makes corrections. Delegation, while essential to effective management, is a technique of assigning responsibility and authority rather than a standalone function in Fayol’s theory.