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प्रश्न
Write Short Note on the following:
Nature of Controlling.
उत्तर
Meaning: - Controlling is the indispensable function of management. Management function starts with planning and ends with controlling. Controlling is one of the managerial functions like planning, organizing, staffing and directing. It is an important function as it ensures that there is effective and efficient utilization of organizational resources to achieve the planned goals. If there is any actual deviation in comparison with the plans, then corrective measures should be taken to bring improvements towards the achievement of desired objectives
Definition: - “Control is the process of taking steps to bring actual results and desired results closer together”……………Defined by (Philip Kotler).
Characteristics of controlling:
- Pervasive: Controlling is a pervasive function. It is exercised by all managers, irrespective of their level, department or division.
- Positive process: Controlling is a positive process, as it aims at achieving organisational goals despite various working constraints.
- Continuous process: Controlling is an ongoing process, as it involves constant assessment and evaluation of the progress of the tasks and activities against the set standards.
- Goal-oriented: Controlling keeps a close watch on the work in progress and constantly works towards the accomplishment of organisational goals.
- Backwards-looking and forward-looking: Controlling is backwards-looking, as it evaluates the past performances against the pre-defined set of standards and takes the required corrective actions in case of any deviations. The assessment and corrective actions form the base for future planning. Based on those corrective actions, plans are formed. That is why controlling is also a forward-looking function.
- Planning is a basis of controlling: controlling is said to be checking the performance as per the planning. So planning precedes controlling and sets the standards and target of performance. Without planning, control is not possible.
- Action-Oriented Process: Action is the essence of control. The purpose of control is to take corrective action for the improvement of performance. If there is any actual deviation in comparison with the plans, then corrective measures should be taken to bring improvements towards the achievement of desired objectives.
- Future-Oriented: Control is futuristic in nature. It measures current performance and provides guidelines for corrective action. This ensures future performance as per plans so that the same mistake should not be repeated in future.
- End Function: Controlling is an end function that comes once the performance is made in accordance with the plan. If all the desired objectives are achieved as per the planned activities. Then the control function brings an end to the task assigned.
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Tools Management: To control activities, management may adopt various control techniques or tools.
- Financial control: (Budgetary Control, Management audit control through costing, break-even analysis)
- Operating control: (Quality Control, technique for quality control, quality control through quality circle)
- Inventory control: (ABC analysis, economic order quantity, time-event network analysis, PERT/CPM)
- Delegation of authority: Control action can be taken only by managers who are responsible for the performance and have the authority to get things done. A manager gets authority through delegation.
- Creativity: Managers should adopt new and modern controlling techniques for the achievement of objectives. They have to be creative and innovative in their thinking.
- Acts as a Guide: Control System guides the actions of the organization. Activities are undertaken in the right direction. It acts as a traffic signal post and keeps the activities moving on the right track. This system guides in case of any deviation to achieve desired objectives.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Define ‘Organising’ as a function of management.
A company was manufacturing 'LED bulbs' which were in great demand. It was found that the target of producing 300 bulbs a day was not met by the employees. On analysis, it was found that the workers were not at fault. Due to electricity failure and a shortage of workers, the company was not able to achieve the set targets and alternative arrangements were needed. To meet the increased demand, the company assessed that approximately 88 additional workers were required out of which 8 would work as heads of different departments and 10 would work as subordinates under each head The required qualifications and job specifications were also enlisted. It was also decided that necessary relaxation should be given to encourage women, persons from backward and rural areas and persons with special abilities to assume responsible positions in the organisation. All efforts were made to match the ability of the applicants with the nature of work.
a. Identify the functions of management discussed above
b. State the two steps in the process of each function discussed in the above para.
c. List any two values which the company wants to communicate to the society
What is meant by Management of Work?
Write short note on the following
Importance of Directing.
Write short notes
Importance of organising.
The function of management which involves harmonization or balancing of group efforts.
Select the proper option from the options given below and rewrite the complete sentence :
A process to establish harmony among different activities to achieve desired result is ________.
Write a word or a phrase or a term which can substitute the following :
A function of management that ensures that actual activities match up to the planned activities.
Write a word or a phrase or a term which can substitute the following :
A function of management that brings physical, financial and human resources together for better productivity.
Write Short Note on the following:
Importance of organizing.
Write short answer of the following :
Why is Directing an important function of Management?
Write short answer of the following :
Discuss the meaning and nature of co-ordination
Answer the following Question:
Why is Co-ordinating function important as a management function?
State with reasons whether the following statement TRUE or FALSE.
Staffing is one-time process as people have to be appointed once.
State with reasons whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE
Functions of management has no role to play in success or failure of an organization.
Planning is beneficial to all. In light of this statement, discuss the importance of planning.
State Whether the Following Statement Is True Or False (Give Reason).
The direction is connecting and activating links between various functions of management.
State Whether the Following Statement Are True Or False (Give Reason).
Staffing is not a managerial function.
Which is not a function of Management of the following?
Read the following text and answer the following question on the basis of the same:
Sana is the branch manager of ABC Handicrafts Pvt. Ltd. The company’s objective is to promote the sales of Indian handloom and handicraft products. It sells fabrics, furnishings, ready-mades and household items are made out of traditional Indian fabrics.
Sana decides quantities, variety, colour and texture of all the above items and then allocates resources for their purchase form different suppliers. She appoints a team of designers and crafts people in the company, who developed some prints for bed covers in bright colour on silk. Although the products looked very attractive and impressive, they were relatively expensive on the front of affordability for an average customer.
Sana suggested that they should keep the silk bed covers for special festive occasions and offer the cotton bed covers on a regular basis to keep costs under control.
“She appoints a team of designers and crafts people in the company, who developed some prints for bed covers in bright colour on silk.”
Which function of management is highlighted in this context?
