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Business Studies · 2025 · 4 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 1 · Set 2 · Q25
(a) State any four points of importance of controlling function of management.
(a)
State any four points of importance of controlling
function of management.
OR
(b)
State any four merits of external sources of recruitment.
Marking-scheme solution
Importance of controlling :
(i)
It helps in accomplishing organisational goals by measuring
progress, bringing to light deviations, if any, and indicating
corrective action.
(ii)
It helps in judging accuracy of standards by verifying
whether the standards set are accurate and objective or not, and
reviewing and revising standards in the light of change staking
place in the organisation and in the environment.
(iii)
It helps in making efficient use of resources by reducing
wastage and spoilage and ensuring that each activity is
performed in accordance with pre-determined standards.
(iv)
It improves employee motivation and helps them to give
better performance as they 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.
(v)
It ensures order and discipline among employees and
minimises dishonest behaviour on the part of the employees by
keeping a close check on their activities.
(vi)
It facilitates coordination in action as each department in
governed by pre-determined standards which are well
coordinated with one another, thereby providing direction to all
activities and efforts for achieving organisational goals.
OR
Merits of external sources of recruitment:
(i)
By using external sources of recruitment, the management
can attract qualified and trained people to apply for vacant jobs
in the organisation.
(ii)
The management has a wider choice while selecting the
right candidate.
(iii)
External sources bring fresh talent in the organisation.
(iv)
External sources encourage competitive spirit among the
existing staff.
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