Explain any four importance of controlling.

• Answer – Accomplishes organisational goals by identifying deviations and keeping activity on course.
• Judges the accuracy of standards by testing whether targets remain realistic in changing conditions.
• Ensures efficient resource use by reducing waste and misuse.
• Improves employee motivation through clear expectations and fair performance evaluation.
• Ensures order and discipline by making acceptable behaviour and responsibility clear.
• Facilitates coordination by aligning departmental activities with common standards and goals.

Control should support improvement. Excessive fault-finding or unsuitable measures can undermine trust and distort performance.