# Management Functions: Organizing

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Podcast: [RD Exam Ready Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rd-exam-ready-podcast-7347149)
Published: 2026-01-04T17:51:27+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak breaks down the organizing function of management in a clear, student-friendly way. You’ll learn how managers group tasks, delegate authority, structure organizations, and manage staff through concepts like organizational charts, line vs. staff authority, span of control, and centralized vs. decentralized organizations. The goal is simple: help you recognize where these concepts fit so you feel confident on exam day. 📺 Join RD Exam Ready Live January 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM Central Time We’ll be reviewing minerals live on YouTube. 👉 https://youtube.com/live/C7A6KrCYl8A?feature=share 📲 Follow RD Exam Ready Instagram: @RDExamReady YouTube: @RDExamReady 🎧 Listen or watch anywhere: https://feeds.transistor.fm/rd-exam-ready-podcast

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