Today, the basic management functions are considered to be ___________ .
A) planning, coordinating, staffing, and directing
B) commanding, organizing, leading, and staffing
C) planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
D) planning, organizing, leading, and directing

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The basic management functions as defined by most modern management theories and practices are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Option A is similar but includes coordinating instead of leading, which is not one of the most commonly recognized functions. Option B includes commanding, which may have negative connotations and is not a widely accepted function. Option D includes directing, which is similar to leading, but not as commonly used or recognized.

Today, the Basic Management Functions Are Considered to Be ___________