"Management has been defined as a process of getting things done with the aim of achieving goals effectively and efficiently." In this regard, which of the following is correct meaning of the term 'process'?

It means the primary functions or activities that management performs to get things done.

Management, has therefore, been defined as a process of getting things done with the aim of achieving goals effectively and efficiently. We need to analyse this definition. There are certain terms which require elaboration. These are (a) process, (b) effectively, and (c) efficiently. Process means the primary functions or activities that management performs to get things done. These functions are planning, organising, staffing, directing and controlling.