Question

Which of the following statements does not highlight the relationship between planning and controlling?

• A. Planning and controlling are inseparable twins of management.
• B. Planning without controlling is meaningless, controlling without planning is blind.
• C. Planning is prescriptive, controlling is evaluative.
• D. Planning and controlling are interrelated and interdependent.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Planning and controlling are inseparable twins of management.

Answer (a) Planning and controlling are inseparable twins of management.

Explanation: Planning centers around accomplishing objectives. Organisations are set up with a universal purpose in view. Planning makes these objectives explicit and states activities are to be embraced to accomplish these objectives. Planning is an essential capacity, it sets out the base for all functions of management.

Controlling means guaranteeing that activities in an organisation are followed according to the plans. Controlling likewise guarantees that an association’s assets are being utilised adequately and productively for the accomplishment of desired objectives.

Thus, planning and controlling are two separate management functions that are closely knitted together and are called inseparable twins of management.