Business Studies

Controlling

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Which of the following statement is not correct for the relationship between planning and controlling?

Planning and controlling are separable twins of management.

Planning seeks consistent and articulated programs while control seeks to compel events to conform to plans.

Planning and controlling are inseparable twins of management.

Planning based on facts makes controlling easier and more effective.

✅ Correct Option: 1

Option 1 -> States planning and controlling are separable, contradicting the fundamental management principle that these functions are interdependent and inseparable.

Option 2 -> Correctly describes that planning creates structured programs while controlling ensures actual performance matches planned objectives.

Option 3 -> Correctly identifies planning and controlling as inseparable twins, highlighting their interdependent relationship in the management cycle.

Option 4 -> Correctly states that fact-based planning establishes realistic standards, making performance measurement and control more effective.

Hence, Option 1 -> Planning and controlling are NOT separable but inseparable twins of management. They form a continuous cycle where planning sets objectives and standards, while controlling measures performance and provides feedback for future planning. They cannot function effectively in isolation from each other -> correct

2025: 16 May Shift 1

Choose the correct order of controlling process.

(A) Comparison of actual performance with standards

(B) Setting performance standards & measurement of actual performancee

(D) Analysing deviations

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2022: 17 Aug Shift 1

These two functions are inseparable twins of management. One function is considered as forward looking and another is known as backward looking.

Identify the functions of management explained above:

2025: 3 June Shift 2

"A good control system enables management to verify whether the standards set are accurate and objective". Identify the importance of controlling highlighted in the aforesaid statement.

2025: 24 May Shift 1

Which of the following shows the relationship between planning and controlling?

2025: 31 May Shift 1

Which of the following is NOT an importance of controlling?

2025: 26 May Shift 2

Arrange the following in the correct sequence of controlling process.

(A) Measurement of Actual Performance against Standards and their Comparison

(B) Establishment of Goals and Standards

(D) Using Critical Point Control and Management by Exception while analyzing the deviations

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following statement is not correct for the relationship between planning and controlling?

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