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 [...]
This article throws light upon the top six traditional techniques of control exercised in an organisation. The traditional techniques are: 1. Personal Observation 2. Budgetary Control 3. Break-Even Analysis 4. Financial Statements 5. Statistical Data and Reports 6. Quality Control. Traditional Technique # 1. Personal Observation: This is the simplest way to control organisational activities where managers take rounds at [...]