Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Controlling

Question:
In the controlling process, performance standards are set in which of the following terms?
Options:
Qualitative terms
Quantitative terms
Both 1 and 2
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Setting Performance Standards: The first step in the controlling process is setting up of performance standards. Standards are the criteria against which actual performance would be measured. Thus, standards serve as benchmarks towards which an organisation strives to work. Standards can be set in both quantitative as well as qualitative terms. For instance, standards set in terms of cost to be incurred, revenue to be earned, product units to be produced and sold, time to be spent in performing a task, all represents quantitative standards. Sometimes standards may also be set in qualitative terms. Improving goodwill and motivation level of employees are examples of qualitative standards.