INSTITUTE – University School of Business

DEPARTMENT – Management (M.B.A.)

Subject : Management Practices and Organizational Behavior
Subject Code : 22 BAT 603
Unit :1
Topic Name : Controlling, Importance of controlling
Faculty Name : Dr . Bhaskara Srinivas

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 Course Objective

COB No. Title

CO1 To give an exposure to students of the individual behavior in organizations.

To enable students to combine relevant information and appraise options for the
CO2 most optimal solution so that they will be able to envisage and control human
behaviour at work and improve organizational effectiveness.

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 Practices and
Organizational
Behavior
Course Outcome
CO Title Level
Number
CO1 To understand the concepts of individual and group Remember
behavior in an organizational set up.
 

CO2 To be able to apply leadership styles to lead diverse Understand

teams in a volatile business environment settings.
 

CO3 To analyze different alternatives while taking strategic Understand

decisions for organizational growth Will be covered in
this lecture
CO4 To evaluate how organizational change and culture Understand
contribute in sustainability of an organization
CO5 To develop conflict resolution and motivational strategies Understand
to retain high performing people in the organization.
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 Learning Objectives
• Understand the significance of controlling as a
management function and its role in achieving
organizational objectives.
• Learn the principles and techniques of controlling,
including setting standards, measuring performance,
and taking corrective actions.
• Explore the benefits and challenges of effective
controlling, and develop the skills to implement and
monitor control systems to enhance organizational
performance and success.

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 Content

• Importance of controlling

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Controlling is a management function that involves monitoring and

evaluating the performance of individuals, teams, and departments to

ensure that organizational goals are achieved. It involves comparing

actual results with planned objectives, identifying deviations, and

taking corrective actions when necessary.

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Achieving Organizational Objectives: Controlling helps in ensuring that the
organization is moving towards its desired goals. By monitoring performance
and taking corrective actions, controlling ensures that activities are aligned with
the organizational objectives.

Performance Evaluation: Controlling provides a means to evaluate the

performance of individuals, teams, and departments. It helps in identifying
strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement, which can contribute to
enhancing overall performance.

Resource Utilization: Controlling helps in optimizing the use of resources

such as human resources, financial resources, and materials. It ensures that
resources are allocated efficiently and wastage is minimized.

Problem Identification and Corrective Action: Controlling enables the

identification of deviations or problems that may hinder the achievement of
goals. By taking timely corrective actions, controlling helps in addressing issues
and improving performance
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Decision-Making Support: Controlling provides valuable information and data

that can support decision-making processes. It helps managers make informed

decisions based on the analysis of performance metrics and feedback

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Summary of the Topic

• Controlling is a crucial function of management that

ensures organizational activities are on track towards
achieving goals. It involves measuring performance,
comparing it to established standards, identifying
deviations, and taking corrective actions. Effective
controlling helps in maintaining accountability,
improving efficiency, and achieving desired outcomes
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 References
Books • Durai, P. (2015). Principles of Management, Text and Cases. New
Delhi: Pearson Education.
• Koontz, H. (2010). Essentials of Management. New Delhi: Tata
McGraw-Hill Education.
• Stoner, Freeman & Gilbert Jr. (2009). Management. New Delhi:
Prentice Hall.
• Weihrich, H. & Koontz, H. (2010). Management- A Global
Perspective: New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Education.
Websites • https://www.preservearticles.com/
• https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/

Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzpF4cOYiiM
Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XZ1poxYt84&t=15s 10
 Assessment Pattern
Components HT-1 HT-2 Assignment Surprise Test Business Quiz GD Forum Attendance Scaled
Marks

Max. Marks 10 10 6 4 4 4 2 40

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 THANK YOU

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