against predetermined standards contained in the plans with a view to ensuring adequate progress and satisfactory performance.” NATURE OF CONTROLLING:
1. Control is a Function of Management:
2. Control is Based on Planning: 3. Control is a Dynamic Process: 4. Information is the Guide to Control: 5. The Essence of Control is Action: 6. It is a Continuous Activity: 7. Delegation is the key to Control: IMPORTANCE OF CONTROLLING
1. Control provides the basis for future action in the
organization 2. Control facilities decision making in the organization 3. An effective system of control facilities decentralization of authority 4. Control and planning go hand in hand in the organization 5. The existence of a control system has a positive impact 6. Control helps in coordination of the activities PROCESS
1. Establishing goals and standards
2. Measuring actual performance against goals and standards 3. Taking corrective action 4. Following up on corrective action TECHNIQUES OF CONTROLLING
Traditional
Personal Observation Budgeting Break-Even Analysis Financial Statements MODERN
Management Information System (MIS):
Management Audit Responsibility Accounting Network Techniques (PERT and CPM): Balanced Score Card Ratio Analysis: Economic Value Added (EVA): Market Value Added (MVA):