Question

Match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Function of Management)	List-II (Merit/Meaning)
(A) Planning	(I) Bridging the gap between where we are and where we want to go
(B) Motivation	(II) Process of instructing, guiding, and leading people to achieve organizational objectives
(C) Directing	(III) Inducement to act in a certain manner
(D) Controlling	(IV) Ensuring activities are performed as per plans

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
• B. (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
• C. (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
• D. (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Function analysis:

• Planning: Defines objectives and the necessary steps for their attainment, aligning with (I) Bridging the gap between current status and desired future state.
• Motivation: Involves stimulating individuals to act towards goal achievement, corresponding to (III) Encouragement to behave in a specific way.
• Directing: Encompasses guiding and leading personnel to meet organizational goals, matching (II) The procedure of instructing, guiding, and leading individuals to achieve organizational aims.
• Controlling: Guarantees that operations are executed according to established plans, correlating with (IV) Verification of activities performed in accordance with plans.

The corresponding pairings are: (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)