Business Studies

Controlling

Medium

Controlling is a backward-looking function. Which of the following statements are correct considering the statement?

(A) Controlling is like a postmortem of past activities.

(B) Controlling helps in efficient use of resources.

(C) Controlling creates an atmosphere of order and discipline in the organisation.

(D) Controlling is prescriptive activity.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B) and (C) only

(A) and (B) only

(A) only

(B) and (D) only

✅ Correct Option: 3

Controlling is called backward-looking because it compares actual performance with standards already set, acting like a postmortem of past activities to find deviations (A). Statements B and C describe the importance of controlling, not its backward-looking nature, and controlling is corrective rather than prescriptive. Hence only A is correct.

2023: 11 June Shift 3

Arrange the steps of the process of controlling in correct sequence.

(A) Analysing deviations

(B) Taking corrective actions

(D) Measurement of actual performance

(E) Comparison of actual performance with standards

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

2022: 20 Aug Shift 1

Critical point control focuses on --

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Concepts related to Controlling)	LIST-II (Explanation)
A. Critical Point Control	I. Benchmarks towards which an organisation strives to work
B. Setting Performance Standards	II. A principle of management control based on the belief that an attempt to control everything results in controlling nothing
C. Management by Exception	III. Focus on key result areas (KRAs) which are crucial for the success of an organisation
D. Controlling	IV. Postmortem of past activities to find out deviations from the standards

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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.

2025: 30 May Shift 2

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

2025: 30 May Shift 1

Arrange the following steps involved in the process of controlling in logical order.

(A) Measure the performance by personal observation

(B) Compare the performance with performance standards

(D) Train the employees if the production target is not met

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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