A key feature of Unit 2 is , a concept popularized by Peter Drucker.

It is the first managerial function that sets the stage for everything else.

Unit 2 of a Principles of Management course typically focuses on the core managerial function of . This phase is the foundation of the P-O-L-C framework (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling), establishing the roadmap an organization follows to reach its goals. Core Concepts of Planning