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At Sundaram Textiles, the production head notices that output per shift is 10% below target for three weeks. He checks machine records, finds frequent breakdowns, arranges maintenance and then revises the shift schedule to avoid recurrence. Which sequence of functions best describes his actions after noticing the shortfall?

His actions are controlling, since he found a deviation from the target, analysed the cause and took corrective steps. Revising the schedule then feeds into new planning. The deviation from standard is the trigger that marks this as controlling rather than organising or staffing.

  1. AControlling, followed by corrective action that may feed into fresh planningCorrect
  2. BPlanning, followed by staffing
  3. CDirecting, followed by organising
  4. DOrganising, followed by planning only

Explanation

Spotting a deviation from target and investigating its cause is controlling. Arranging maintenance is corrective action under control. Revising the schedule to prevent recurrence feeds back into planning, showing the link between the two functions. Other options ignore that the trigger was a deviation from standards.

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