Business Studies

Controlling

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Which of the following does not highlight the importance of controlling?

To verify whether the standards set are accurate and objective

To initiate action by people in the organization towards attainment of desired objectives

To facilitate coordination in action

To ensure an environment of order and discipline

✅ Correct Option: 2

Option 1 -> Controlling helps verify whether the standards set are accurate and objective by comparing actual performance against them.

Option 2 -> This describes the initiating/directing function of management, not controlling. Initiating action is about starting work and motivating people, which occurs before controlling.

Option 3 -> Controlling facilitates coordination by ensuring all departments and activities are aligned with organizational goals and standards.

Option 4 -> Controlling ensures order and discipline by monitoring compliance with rules, standards, and procedures.

Hence, Option 2 -> Initiating action by people towards objectives is a function of directing/leading, not controlling. Controlling comes after action has been initiated - it monitors, measures, and corrects ongoing activities. Controlling does not initiate action; it regulates action that has already begun -> correct

2025: 15 May Shift 1

"A footwear company has already measured its quantifiable and qualitative goals". Identify the step of the controlling process highlighted in the aforesaid statement.

2025: 21 May Shift 1

"It is a function of management that brings the management cycle back to the planning function." Identify the function.

2022: 30 Aug Shift 1

Which function of management refers to monitoring organisational performance towards the attainment of organisational goals ?

2025: 27 May Shift 2

"Aditi also implemented a weekly review system where the team could assess their performance against the standards". Which step of management function is highlighted in these lines?

2025: 15 May Shift 1

It is often advised that, in a quest to control everything, it may often result in controlling nothing. Which concept of management is being referred to here?

2025: 31 May Shift 1

Identify the correct example(s) for "corrective action" that can be undertaken by the company during the controlling process.

(A) Improve the physicial conditions of work, if working conditions are not good.

(B) Replace or repair the existing machines, in case of poor performance by the salesperson.

(D) Use outdated technology for producing the good, if it's advanced version is already available in the market.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following does not highlight the importance of controlling?

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