About the concept of controlling

Controlling is an important managerial function. It is the process of measuring actual performance and comparing with standards to identify any deviation and taking corrective action to meet the standards. The word control suggests checking, testing, regulation, verification or adjustment. The control provides the basis for future action. It is concerned with seeing whether the performance is according to the standards or not.

Controlling is the managerial functions of planning, staffing, organizing, implementing and directing. It helps to check the errors and take the corrective action, so it is known as an important function of management. It is necessary to ensure that the desired results are achieved. Controlling  reduces the chances of mistakes being repeated in future by providing preventing steps.

In the words of Robbins and Coulter, " Control is the process of monitoring activities to ensure that they are being accomplished as planned and correcting any significant deviations."

Controlling is the process of measuring actual performance and comparing with standards, identifying and analyzing deviation if any and taking corrective action to meet the standards. It prevents and corrects deviations from plans. It is known as the key to management for implementation of plans in actual fields.