Management elements are the components that comprise the key functions or principles of general management in the organization.

The general management elements are allocated within the organization according

to its governance framework and the organizational structure type selected.

The key functions or principles of management include but are not limited to: 

  • * Division of work using specialized skills and availability to perform work;  

  • * Authority given to perform work;  

  • * Responsibility to perform work appropriately assigned based on such attributes as skill and experience;  

  • * Discipline of action (e.g., respect for authority, people, and rules);  

  • * Unity of command (e.g., only one person gives orders for any action or activity to an individual);  

  • * Unity of direction (e.g., one plan and one head for a group of activities with the same objective);  

  • * General goals of the organization take precedence over individual goals;  

  • * Paid fairly for work performed;  

  • * Optimal use of resources; and  

  • * Clear communication channels. 

Performance of these management elements are assigned to selected individuals within the organization.

These individuals may perform the noted functions within various organizational structures.