Title: Week 10
Course: Principles of Management

Controlling function

Aim of the topic: The topic is on understanding how managers in an organization attempt to ensure that what they have planned is being realized i.e. by control.

Intended learning outcomes: At the end of this topic, you will be able to;

1. Define the controlling function of management.
2. Describe the control process.
3. Explain the significance and limitations of control function to the world of management.

Over to you:  Before you come to class this week there are some fundamental concepts that you will explore in the pre-topic activity i.e. Resource 10.  In class, we are going to ensure that you have a clear grasp of the concepts before you start to derive your own definitions of these ideas.  There will also be some reading for you to do. You will read the article on Controlling function of management available at; http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/management/controlling/controlling-function-of-management-meaning-importance-process-and-need/99652. Then complete E-tivities 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3.

E-tivities: The purpose of the e-tivities below is to help you realize the topic's intended learning outcomes.

E-tivity 10.1: The purpose of this activity is to help you define and describe the control function in an organization.

Task:

- Read the webpage on controlling function of management available at; http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/management/controlling/controlling-function-of-management-meaning-importance-process-and-need/99652
- Then Describe controlling function of management, and submit as Assignment 1 week 10.

E-tivity 10.2: This e-tivity is meant to guide you understand the control processes.

Task:

- Read the webpage in E-tivity 10.1 above. Then describe the six control processes and submit as Assignment 2 week 10.

E-tivity 10.3: The purpose of the activity is to help gain insight on the importance and limitations of control in an organization.

Task:

- Read the webpage in E-tivity 10.1 above and then, in your groups, explain the significance and limitations of control function in an organization. Submit as Group Assignment 1 week 10.

Anticipated time requirement for E-tivities: 5 hrs