Question

How is controlling related to planning?

Answer 1

Control is closely linked with Planning

Planning and controlling are closely linked. The two are rightly called as ‘Siamese twins’ of management. “Every objective, every goal, every policy, every procedure and every budget become standard against which actual performance is compared.

Planning sets the ship’s course and controlling keeps it on course. When the ship begins to veer off the course, the navigator notices it and recommends a new heading designed to return the ship to its proper course. Once control process is over its findings are integrated into planning to prescribe new standards for control.