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Controlling cheat sheet

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CBSE Class 12 · Business Studies

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Chapter 8Controlling

Planning is looking ahead; controlling is looking back.

1. Process

  • Set standards → measure performance → compare → analyse deviations → corrective action.

2. Principles

Critical point control

focus on key result areas.

Management by exception

attend only to significant deviations.

3. Planning vs Controlling

They are inseparable twins: planning sets the standards, controlling checks them. Both are forward- and backward-looking.

4. Key Points

  • Control is pervasive and continuous.
  • Limitations: hard to set qualitative standards, costly.
  • Helps accomplish goals and judge standards.
  • Improves employee motivation and discipline.

Remember: 5 steps | CPC & MBE | planning–controlling link

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