Read the following passage and answer the question.

Raj is working on the post of manager in a big company of Pune. He has fixed standards for all the workers in his department. All the workers know the basis on which their future promotion will be done. For higher chances of promotion, they continue make efforts to give better performance. Raj personally observes the subordinates to evaluate the performance. When Raj was controlling his department, he was aware that controlling all the activities was neither easy nor economical. So, he focussed his attention only on the key result areas. After measurement of performance of all departments, his department's performance turned out to be the best of all. The company honoured Raj for his good performance.

Which function of management is discussed in the above passage?

Controlling

The correct answer is option 4- Controlling.

Controlling is the function of management discussed in the passage.

In the passage, Raj sets standards for workers, evaluates their performance, and focuses on key result areas to manage the performance of his department. These activities are all part of the controlling function, which involves measuring actual performance against set standards, identifying any deviations, and ensuring that the organization's goals are being achieved efficiently. So, the correct answer is Controlling.