Which of the following pairs of an importance of controlling and its meaning is correctly matched?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Making efficient use of resources – Each activity is performed in accordance with predetermined standards and norms.
Option (1) Making efficient use of resources – Each activity is performed in accordance with predetermined standards and norms. — Correct. Making efficient use of resources means cutting wastage and spoilage. Each activity follows predetermined standards and norms, so resources are used in the most effective and efficient manner.
Option (2) Facilitating coordination in action – A good control system helps to review and revise the standards in light of changes. — Incorrect. Reviewing and revising standards in light of changes is judging accuracy of standards. Facilitating coordination means that the standards of all departments are well coordinated with one another.
Option (3) Judging accuracy of standards – The controlling function measures progress and brings to light the deviations. — Incorrect. Measuring progress and bringing deviations to light is accomplishing organisational goals. Judging accuracy of standards means checking whether the standards set are accurate and objective.
Option (4) Accomplishing organisational goals – Each department and employee is governed by predetermined standards which are well coordinated. — Incorrect. Departments governed by well-coordinated standards is facilitating coordination in action. Accomplishing organisational goals means measuring progress and keeping the organisation on the right track.
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.” “(iii) Making efficient use of resources: By exercising control, a manager seeks to reduce wastage and spoilage of resources. Each activity is performed in accordance with predetermined standards and norms. This ensures that resources are used in the most effective and efficient manner.” “(vi) Facilitating coordination in action: Controlling provides direction to all activities and efforts for achieving organisational goals. Each department and employee is governed by predetermined standards which are well coordinated with one another. This ensures that overall organisational objectives are accomplished.” |