Define Order
An order is an oral or written communication directing the starting, stopping or modification of an activity. It is a form of communication by which management directs its subordinates and employees and seeks to achieve its objectives. Before issuing an order, there should be proper planning by the order issuing person.
Mr. George Terry gives us the five Ws and H of a good order. For an order to be effective, it must tell the subordinate. Who, What, When, Where. Why and How.
Orders are important part of internal management of a business. They are commands laid down by superiors, and the subordinates dare not ignore or violate these commands. The superiors only issue order, but they do not communicate to the subordinate as to how he is to do or modify an activity.
