Google CEO, Larry Page, announced to the media that Google, its social networking site, gained 10 million users its first 2 weeks. Page leveraged the Google name and expertise in search engines with the new social networking site. Which management function does this represent?

Leading

Explanation:

Leading is the management function that aims to motivate employees to achieve organisational goals. There are 3 basic components of leading: motivating, influencing, and forming effective groups.

By stating the achievements of the Google team in getting 10 million new users in their first two weeks, Larry Page is highlighting the effectiveness of the Google team and this will motivate them to achieve more.