Question

What management process is this sequence of activities related to? (i) examine objectives (ii) designate activities necessary to reach objectives, (iii) design jobs by grouping similar activities (iv) make individuals responsible for performing jobs?

Answer 1

The sequence of activities is related to THE FUNCTIONAL SIMILARITY METHOD of management process.
The functional similarity method is a strategy for dividing job activities. The management theory proposed four interrelated steps that managers should take when it comes to dividing job activities, the four steps are listed in the question above.