Mr. Shantanu is the Chief Manager of a reputed company that manufactures garments. He called the Production manager and instructed him to keep a constant and continuous check on all the activities related to his department so that every thing goes as per the set plan. He also suggested him to keep a track of the performance of all the employees in the organisation so that targets are achieved effectively and efficiently.
Identify the function of management mentioned in the above paragraph.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Controlling.
The paragraph focuses on:
- Keeping a constant and continuous check on activities
- Ensuring everything goes as per the set plan
- Tracking performance of employees
- Achieving targets effectively and efficiently
All these are core features of controlling, which involves monitoring performance, comparing it with standards, and taking corrective actions if needed.