Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I (Importance of controlling) | List-II (Book line) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Ensuring order and discipline | (I) | Employees know well in advance what they are expected to do. |
| (B) | Improving employee motivation | (II) | A close check is kept on the activities of the employees. |
| (C) | Judging accuracy of standards | (III) | The control system guides the organisation and keeps it on the right track. |
| (D) | Accomplishing organisational goals | (IV) | The control system keeps a careful check on the changes taking place in the organisation and in the environment. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
| List-I | List-II | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (A) Ensuring order and discipline | (II) A close check is kept on the activities of the employees. | A close check on employees cuts dishonest behaviour. So order and discipline follow. |
| (B) Improving employee motivation | (I) Employees know well in advance what they are expected to do. | When workers know what is expected and how they will be judged, they work better. |
| (C) Judging accuracy of standards | (IV) The control system keeps a careful check on the changes taking place in the organisation and in the environment. | Watching these changes shows whether the standards still fit, so they can be revised. |
| (D) Accomplishing organisational goals | (III) The control system guides the organisation and keeps it on the right track. | An organisation kept on the right track moves steadily towards its goals. |
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.” “(iv) Improving employee motivation: A good control system ensures that employees know well in advance what they are expected to do and what are the standards of performance on the basis of which they will be appraised. It, thus, motivates them and helps them to give better performance.” “(v) Ensuring order and discipline: Controlling creates an atmosphere of order and discipline in the organisation. It helps to minimise dishonest behaviour on the part of the employees by keeping a close check on their activities. …” |