Which management function involves determining what tasks are to be done and by whom?

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

Answer: (A)

Organizing is about turning plans into a workable structure by deciding which tasks must be done and who will do them. It involves assigning tasks to individuals or teams, establishing roles and reporting relationships, and allocating resources so the work can be coordinated. This step follows planning, which sets goals and actions, but organizing creates the actual framework that makes execution possible. Leading focuses on guiding and motivating people, while controlling involves monitoring performance and making adjustments. So the activity that specifically determines tasks and who handles them is organizing.