WEEKLY TEST (CHAPTER 8)
1. Which of the following function of management
measures the progress of objectives and guides the
organization to keep it on the right track so that the
oraganisation goals might be achieved?
a) Planning b) Staffing c) Directing d) Controlling
2. Which is the correct sequence of steps in the
controlling process?
[Link] standards → Measuring → Comparing →
Correcting
B. Setting standards → Comparing → Measuring →
Correcting
C. Measuring → Setting standards → Comparing →
Correcting
D. Measuring → Comparing → Correcting → Setting
standards
3. Which of the following statements is false about
controlling?
A. It is a backward-looking function
B. It is a goal-oriented function
C. It is needed at all levels
D. It is performed only at the top level
4. Assertion : Planning and controlling are interlinked and
interdependent.
Reason: Planning provides the goals and objectives that the
controlling function uses to measure perfomance.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct
explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
explanation of A.
C. A is true, but R is false
D. A is false R is true
3 MARKS
1. “Controlling cannot always ensure success”. Give reasons
2. Planning and controlling are inseparable twins of
management. Justify
4 MARKS
A company set a target of manufacturing 5,000 smartphones
in March. At the end of the month, the production report
showed only 4,300 phones were made. The manager found
that frequent machine breakdowns caused the delay. To
avoid future issues, he installed new machines and provided
extra training to staff.
Questions:
[Link] step of the controlling process is reflected when the
manager sets the production target?
A. Measuring performance
B. Setting standards
C. Corrective action
D. Analysing deviation
[Link] step is reflected by checking the actual number of
phones produced?
A. Measuring actual performance
B. Controlling output
C. Setting benchmark
D. Supervision
[Link] 4,300 phones with the target of 5,000
represents which step?
A. Delegation
B. Feedback
C. Comparing performance with standards
D. Planning
[Link] new machines is an example of:
A. Measuring output
B. Rewarding workers
C. Motivation
D. Taking corrective action
6 MARKS
Priya is a regional manager of XYZ. Ltd. She is a hardworking
employee and is trying to reduce wastage of resources in her
company. She has set standards for performance of different
activities and is ensuring that targets are met according to
these standards with minimal wastage of resources. She has
set up CCTV cameras which helps her to keep a close check
on the activities of the subordinates and know how the
employees are performing. She also rewards the employees
with a bonus when these standards are met. She is trying her
best to ensure a good performance of her team this year
through the application of an important function of
management. Explain the benefits of the function of
management
ANSWER KEY
1. d) controlling
2. a) Setting standards → Measuring → Comparing →
Correcting
3. d) it is performed only at top level
4. a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct
explanation of A.