The process of assessing progress toward goals, including monitoring implementation and correcting deviations, is called?

• A. Controlling
• B. Planning
• C. Organizing
• D. Leading

Answer: (A)

This item tests the function of monitoring and adjusting performance to meet goals. Controlling focuses on tracking progress, measuring actual performance against standards, spotting deviations, and taking corrective actions to keep activities aligned with the plan. It creates a feedback loop—set standards, observe what’s happening, compare results, identify gaps, and adjust processes, resources, or timelines as needed—to ensure goals are achieved despite changes or obstacles.

Planning is about setting goals and deciding how to achieve them, organizing is about arranging resources and tasks, and leading is about guiding and motivating people. The aspect described—ongoing assessment and correction—belongs to controlling.