A division manager has expanded her staff by 10% to help reach the company's sales goals for the year. But now she finds that morale is low, which could jeopardize chances of reaching that sales goal. She increases salaries by 15% as a result, and begins meeting weekly with the team. These activities fall primarily within which function of management?
A) leading and motivating
B) planning
C) organizing
D) controlling

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The division manager is focused on leading and motivating her team by expanding it, increasing salaries, and meeting with the team. Planning involves setting goals and determining how to achieve them, organizing involves coordinating resources to achieve those goals, and controlling involves monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed. While these functions are also important, the primary focus in this scenario is on leading and motivating the team.

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