Class 12 Controlling worksheet

Sample questions

Real questions from this chapter, as the app sets them. Tap Answer to see the answer and working.

Section A · multiple choice

1. 1.

   Controlling means ensuring that activities are performed:

   1. only by top managers
   2. without standards
   3. without any plans
   4. according to plans

   Answer

   (d) according to plans

2. 2.

   What is meant by “standard”?

   1. a criterion against which performance is measured
   2. steps taken to remove the causes of deviations
   3. areas critical to the success of the firm
   4. reporting only significant deviations to management

   Answer

   (a) a criterion against which performance is measured

3. 3.

   If deviations are caused by obsolete machinery, the corrective action is to:

   1. improve working conditions
   2. change the quality specification or the supplier
   3. repair or replace the machines
   4. modify the existing process

   Answer

   (c) repair or replace the machines

Section B · short answer

1. 4.

   What is controlling?

   Answer

   The function of ensuring that activities in the organisation are performed as planned.

2. 5.

   Explain each term: (a) management by exception (b) key result areas

   Answer

   (a) reporting only significant deviations to management (b) areas critical to the success of the firm

Section C · long answer

1. 6.

   Explain the importance of controlling.

   Answer

   Accomplishing goals, judging the accuracy of standards, making efficient use of resources, improving employee motivation, ensuring order and discipline, and facilitating coordination.

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