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Statement I: Controlling is a forward-looking function because it helps in planning future activities using past deviations. Statement II: Controlling is a continuous process and not a one-time activity. Which option is correct?
Both statements are correct. Controlling is forward-looking because lessons from deviations improve future performance and planning, and it is a continuous process because managers keep monitoring, comparing and correcting performance over time instead of doing it once.
- ABoth statements are correctCorrect
- BOnly Statement I is correct
- COnly Statement II is correct
- DBoth statements are incorrect
Explanation
Control is regarded as forward-looking since corrective action is aimed at improving future performance, and deviations feed into future plans. It is also continuous, as managers keep monitoring results repeatedly. Hence both statements are correct.
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