THE CONTROL PROCESS

PRESENTED BY
P. Balcharan - 17117
 Content
• Definition of Control Process
• What is Controlling?
• Elements and Steps of Control Process
• Features of Controlling
• Advantages of Controlling
• Disadvantages of Controlling
Definition of Control Process
• Controlling is the process of assessing and modifying performance to
ensure that the company's objectives and plans for achieving them are
met.
• Control is the final role of management. The controlling function will
become obsolete if other management functions are properly carried
out. If there are any problems in the planning or actual performance,
control will be required.
What is Controlling?
• The Controlling process assures the management that the performance rate does not
deviate from its standards. 
The controlling Process consists of five steps: 
• Setting the standards.
• Measuring the performance.
• Comparing the performance to the set standards 
• Determining the reasons for any such deviations which is required to be paid heed
to. 
• Take corrective action as required. Correction can be made in regards to changing
the standards by setting them higher or lower or identifying new or additional
standards in the department.
Elements and Steps of Control Process
• Establishing Performance Measuring Standards and Methods
• Measuring the Performance
• Determining if the performance is up to par with the standard
• Developing and implementing a Corrective Action Plan
Features of Controlling

• Continuous process.
• Flexibility and dynamics.
• Future oriented.
• Planning and controlling closely related.
• It gives you feedback about your work.
 Advantages of Controlling
• The Controlling Process saves time and energy.
• This allows the managers to concentrate on important tasks, and also
allows better utilization of the managerial resource.
• Assures timely and corrective action to be taken by the manager.
Disadvantages of Controlling
• Difficulty in Measuring Qualitative Factors
• No control over External Factors
• Employees Dissatisfaction
• Controlling Process becomes a costly affair, especially for small
companies