Question

Explain how controlling helps in

(i) Making efficient use of resources.

(ii) Improving employees motivation.

Answer 1

(i) Making efficient use of resources: By exercising control, a manager seeks to reduce wastage and spoilage of resources. Each activity is performed in accordance with predetermined standards and norms, which helps in the effective and efficient utilisation of resources.

(ii) Improving employees' motivation: Controlling helps employees in realising what they are expected to do and what are the standards of performance. This motivates them to perform better.