Suppose a manager starts an affirmative action program to increase opportunities for minority advancement and then clearly and convincingly communicates the objectives of the program to all employees. By doing this, the manager gains their support and participation. The manager is engaged in which management function

Leading

Explanation:

Management Function is defined as a Management process that entails planning, organising, staffing, leading and controlling of the financial,human, resource e.t.c of organisation's to achieve the stated organizational goals.

Leading as a management function is simply an organizatioal head or leaders use power to influence behaviour and others to do things they usually do. Followers tend to do things willingly and voluntarily more often when being headed or lead well. Examples include:Talking to the employees, caring about them and getting feedbacks from them while working and also inspiring others and also being inspired at the same time.