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Business Studies · 2022 · 3 marks
CBSE 2022 · Region 5 · Set 2 · Q8
State any three points of importance of'Controlling' function of management.State any three points of importance of'Directing' function of management.
State any three points of importance of
'Controlling' function of management.
State any three points of importance of
'Directing' function of management.
Marking-scheme solution
Importance of Controlling function
:
(i) Controlling measures progress towards the
organizational goals and brings to light the
deviations, if any, and indicates corrective action,
thereby, helping in accomplishing organizational
goals.
(ii)
Controlling helps in judging the accuracy of
standards by keeping a careful check on the changes
taking place in the organization and in the
environment and reviewing and revising the
standards in light of such changes.
(iii)
Controlling helps in making efficient use of
resources as each activity is performed in
accordance with predetermined standards, thereby,
reducing wastage and spoilage of resources.
(iv)
Controlling helps in improving employee
motivation by ensuring them 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)
Controlling ensures order and discipline in the
organisation by minimizing dishonest behaviour on
the part of employees by keeping a close check on
their activities.
Controlling facilitates co-ordination in action by
(vi)
directing all activities and efforts for achieving
organizational goals as each department and
employee is governed by pre-determined standards
which are well co-ordinated with one another.
Importance of Directing function
:
(i) Directing helps to initiate action by people in the
organization towards attainment of desired objectives
by guiding the people and clarifying the doubts in
performing a task.
(ii)
Directing integrates employees’ efforts in the
organization in such a way that every individual
effort contributes to the organizational performance.
(iii)
Directing guides employees to fully realize their
potential and capabilities by motivating and
providing effective leadership.
(iv)
Directing facilitates introduction of needed
changes in the organization through effective
motivation, communication and leadership.
(v)
Directing helps to bring stability and balance in the
organization by fostering co-operation and
commitment among the people.
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