Business Studies

Controlling

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The two inseparable twins of management are:

Planning and organising

Planning and Controlling

Organising and planning

Controlling and budgeting

✅ Correct Option: 2

Option 1 -> Planning and organising are sequential functions but operate somewhat independently in the management process.

Option 2 -> Planning and controlling are interdependent functions where planning sets standards/goals and controlling measures performance against them.

Option 3 -> This is the same as Option 1 (just reordered) - organising and planning work together but aren't inseparable twins.

Option 4 -> Budgeting is a tool of planning, not a primary management function; controlling and budgeting aren't the fundamental twin functions.

Hence, Option 2: Planning and Controlling -> Planning establishes the objectives, standards, and benchmarks for the organization, while controlling monitors actual performance and takes corrective action to ensure plans are achieved. These two functions are inseparable because you cannot control without a plan (no standards to measure against), and planning becomes meaningless without controlling (no way to ensure objectives are met). They form a continuous cycle where controlling provides feedback that influences future planning -> correct

2026: 11 May Shift 2

Sunlight pvt. ltd. are involved in the production of light bulbs of 10W, 50W and 100W. They usually produce 1000 bulbs every day and the internal quality assurance team finds that five to ten bulbs are always defective, yet they ignore this fact and allow the production team to proceed without any further action. Which concept did they follow in the case?

2022: 20 Aug Shift 1

"Only Significant deviations which go beyond the permissible limit should be brought to the notice of management" Identify the technique being referred in analysing deviation.

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Statement regarding importance of Controlling)	LIST-II (Importance of Controlling)
A. The controlling function measures progress towards the organisational goals and brings to light the deviations.	I. Judging accuracy of standards
B. A manager seeks to reduce wastage and spoilage of resources through controlling them.	II. Making efficient use of resources
C. A good control system enables management to verify whether the standards set are accurate and objective.	III. Accomplishing organisational goals
D. Controlling helps to minimise dishonest behaviour on the part of employees.	IV. Ensuring order and discipline

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Identify the correct sequence of Controlling Process

A. Performance should be measured in an objective and reliable manner

B. Standards are the criteria against which actual performance would be measured

C. Critical point control and management by exception can be used by a manager in this step

D. Immediate managerial attention is required when the deviations go beyond the acceptable range

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2025: 13 May Shift 1

Controlling is important for the following reasons

(A) Judging Accuracy of Standards

(B) Ensuring creativity in the organisation

(D) Making Efficient Use of Resources

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2022: 6 Oct Shift 1

In a bulb manufacturing unit, the range of defective bulb is decided at 5%. Any deviation that goes beyond the permissible limit of defect is to be brought to the notice of supervisor.

Identify the concept of one of the functions of management highlighted here.

The two inseparable twins of management are:

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