Controlling Meaning & Nature

Controlling Meaning & Nature

Control, it is the last function of any management. The controlling function will be unnecessary to the management if other function of management are performed properly.

          According to Knootz & O’Donnell, “ Controlling is the measurement of accomplishment against the standards and the correction of deviations to assure attainment of objectives according to plans.”

          G.R.Terry state that – “ Controlling is determining what is being accomplished, that is, evaluating the performance and if necessary, applying corrective measure so that the performance takes place according to plans.”

          Henry Fayol, “ Control consists in verifying whether everything occurs in conformity, is with the plans adopted the instructions issued and principles established. It has for its object to point out weaknesses and errors in order to rectify them and prevent recurrence.”

          According to Mc Farland, “ The presence in a business of that force which guides it to a pre-determined objective by means of pre-determined policies and decisions.”

          The main scope of control are as follows –

a)     Control over organization.

b)    Control over policies of the concern.

c)     Control over production.

d)    Control over public relations.

e)     Control over research & development.

f)      Control over tools & equipments.

Characteristics of Control are –

1.     Control is a continuous process.

2.     It is a management process.

3.     It is embedded in each level of organizational hierarchy.

4.     It is forward looking.

5.     It is closely linked with planning.

6.     It is a tool for achieving organizational activities.

7.     Control is an end process.