Question

Control function of management

cannot be performed without:
a. planning
b. organising
c. staffing
d. motivation ​

Answer 1

Option a is the correct option.

Explanation:

Option a is the correct option because control function of management cannot be performed without planning. Planning and controlling, both are very closely related management functions.

• Planning is the basic function of management that deals with chalking out a future course of action & deciding in advance the most appropriate course of actions for achievement of pre-determined goals.
• Controlling is the measurement of accomplishments against the standards, and correction of deviation to ensure achievement of organizational goals within conformities of the standards.

Answer 2

The control function of management cannot be performed without planning.

• The first and most important function of management is planning. It is required at all levels of management.
• All of the organization's business activities will become meaningless in the absence of planning.
• Because of the increasing size and complexity of organisations, the importance of planning has grown even more.

Hence, the answer to the given question is an option (a).