Q.Which one of the following is not classified into Managerial functions ?

Marketing is not classified as a managerial function (those are planning, organising, staffing, directing, controlling), so the answer is (d).

The functions of management are the universal activities every manager performs, regardless of the type of organisation:

• Planning — deciding in advance what to do.
• Organising — arranging resources and duties.
• Staffing — filling and keeping the posts.
• Directing — guiding and motivating people.
• Controlling — comparing performance with standards and correcting deviations. …