The Fundamentals of Controlling
As the scale and complexity of modern organizations grow, so does the problem of control in organizations. Prospective managers, therefore, need a working knowledge of the essentials of the controlling function.2 To this end, the following sections provide a definition of control, a definition of the process of controlling, and a discussion of the various types of control that can be used in organizations.
Defining Control
Stated simply, control entails ensuring that an event occurs as it was planned to occur.3 As implied by this definition, planning and control are virtually inseparable functions.4 In fact, these two functions have been called the Siamese twins of management.5
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