This article throws light upon the top eleven features of effective control system. The features are: 1. Future-Oriented 2. Multiple Control System 3. Economical 4. Timeliness 5. Flexible 6. Control of Critical Points 7. Operational 8. Organisational Climate 9. Objective Standards 10. Control by Exception 11. Positive Environment. Feature # 1. Future-Oriented: The control system ensures that mistakes made in [...]
This article throws light upon the three consequences of resistance to control with measures to overcome it. Consequences of Resistance to Control: Resistance to control results in the following: 1. Delay in work: When employees are not satisfied with the control system, their performance gets reduced. Rather than contributing to organisational goals, they become lethargic and work slowly. This results [...]
This article throws light upon the five main steps involved in the process of control. The steps are: 1. Determining the Areas of Control 2. Setting Standards 3. Measurement of Performance 4. Comparison of Performance against Standards 5. Correction of Deviations. Step # 1. Determining the Areas of Control: It is not possible for managers to control every activity and [...]