Under the importance ‘Accomplishing organisational goals’, which of the following is NOT what the controlling function does?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → It helps to review and revise the standards in light of changes.
Option (1) It measures progress towards the organisational goals. — Part of accomplishing organisational goals. Controlling measures progress to see how far the firm has moved towards its goals.
Option (2) It brings to light the deviations, if any. — Part of accomplishing organisational goals. It shows the deviations, if any, and points to corrective action.
Option (3) It helps to review and revise the standards in light of changes. — Not part of accomplishing organisational goals. This falls under judging accuracy of standards. The control system watches changes in the organisation and the environment and helps revise the standards.
Option (4) It guides the organisation and keeps it on the right track. — Part of accomplishing organisational goals. By doing these things, controlling keeps the organisation on the right track so that its goals are achieved.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(i) Accomplishing organisational goals: The controlling function measures progress towards the organisational goals and brings to light the deviations, if any, and indicates corrective action. It, thus, guides the organisation and keeps it on the right track so that organisational goals might be achieved.” “(ii) Judging accuracy of standards: A good control system enables management to verify whether the standards set are accurate and objective. An efficient control system keeps a careful check on the changes taking place in the organisation and in the environment and helps to review and revise the standards in light of such changes.” |