_____ seeks to compel events to conform to plans.

Controlling

The correct answer is option (3)- Controlling.

Controlling seeks to compel events to conform to plans.

Planning seeks consistent, integrated and articulated programmes while controlling seeks to compel events to conform to plans.

Controlling is the management function of monitoring organisational performance towards the attainment of organisational goals. The task of controlling involves establishing standards of performance, measuring current performance, comparing this with established standards and taking corrective action where any deviation is found.