Question

Assertion (A): Controlling should not be misunderstood as the last function of management.

Reason (R): It is the function that brings back the management cycle to planning.

Options

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False.

• Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True.

Answer 1

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Explanation:

• Assertion (A) is true because controlling is not just the final step; it feeds back into the planning process.

• Reason (R) is also true and correctly explains the assertion — by identifying deviations and performance gaps, controlling provides insights that help in revising and improving future plans, thereby restarting the management cycle.