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DIRECT AND

PREVENTIVE CONTROL
A T DHAARUN NITHI
4TH-YEAR CSE-’A’

611721104021
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Direct and Preventive Control

This presentation explores the core concepts and strategies of direct and preventive control within
the context of management principles. We will delve into the fundamental concepts, the control
process, different types of control systems, and the specific mechanisms and strategies employed in
direct and preventive control.

INTRODUCTION
Control is a vital function in management. It ensures that organizational activities align with the set plans and goals.

1 Essential Function 2 Efficiency & Effectiveness 3 Stability & Success


Control enables managers to Control contributes to Control fosters stability and
monitor performance, identify improved efficiency and success by minimizing risks
deviations, and take corrective effectiveness by ensuring and ensuring adherence to
actions. resources are utilized established standards.
optimally and objectives are
INTRODUCTION
Control is a vital function in management. It ensures that organizational activities align with the set plans and goals.

1 Essential Function 2 Efficiency & Effectiveness 3 Stability & Success


Control enables managers to Control contributes to Control fosters stability and
monitor performance, identify improved efficiency and success by minimizing risks
deviations, and take corrective effectiveness by ensuring and ensuring adherence to
actions. resources are utilized established standards.
optimally and objectives are
achieved.
Fundamental Concepts of Control
Control is based on the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and coordinating. It's a continuous process.

Planning Organizing Performance Standards

Setting clear goals and objectives Creating a framework for resources Control involves establishing
forms the basis for control. and activities establishes a benchmarks to measure
structure for control. performance against goals.
The Control Process
The control process is a systematic approach for monitoring and managing
organizational activities.

1 Establishing Standards
Setting clear performance targets to measure against.

2 Measuring Performance
Gathering data to assess actual performance against established standards.

3 Comparing Results
Analyzing deviations between actual performance and set standards.

4 Taking Corrective Action


Implementing measures to address deviations and bring performance
back on track.
Types of Control Systems
Control systems can be categorized based on their focus and
timing of action. Each type is suited for different aspects of
management.

Feedforward Control Feedback Control


Anticipates and prevents Reacts to deviations after
deviations by addressing they have occurred, taking
potential problems corrective action to restore
proactively. performance.

Concurrent Control
Monitors ongoing activities and adjusts performance during the
process itself.
Direct Control Mechanisms
Direct control involves actively monitoring and influencing performance through real-time interventions and interactions.

Supervision
Direct observation and guidance of employees during work processes.

Performance Appraisals
Formal evaluations to assess individual contributions and identify areas for improvement.

Quality Control Measures


Ensuring adherence to quality standards through inspections and testing.
Preventive Control Strategies
Preventive control aims to prevent deviations from occurring in the first place by addressing potential issues proactively.

Risk Management Identifying and mitigating potential threats to


performance.

Training Programs Developing skills and knowledge to prevent errors


and enhance efficiency.

Employee Empowerment Giving employees the autonomy and resources to


take ownership of their work and prevent issues.
Establishing Performance Standards
Clear and measurable performance standards provide a benchmark for assessing progress and making adjustments.

Specific & Measurable Time-Bound


Standards should be specific and measurable to ensure Standards should have clear deadlines to provide a
clear understanding and objective evaluation. sense of urgency and accountability.

Achievable Relevant
Standards should be challenging but achievable to Standards should align with organizational goals and
motivate and encourage progress. objectives.
Monitoring and Measurement Techniques
Effective monitoring and measurement techniques are crucial for gathering accurate data to assess performance and
identify deviations.

Performance Charts Spreadsheets & Databases


Graphical representations of performance trends over time, Organized data collection systems for capturing and
highlighting deviations and areas for improvement. analyzing performance information.
Variance Analysis and Corrective Action
Variance analysis helps identify the causes of deviations and provides a basis for corrective action to ensure
performance aligns with standards.

1 Root Cause Analysis 2 Corrective Action Plans 3 Continuous Improvement


Investigating the underlying Developing specific actions to Using variance analysis as a
reasons for performance address identified deviations continuous feedback loop to
deviations to address the and bring performance back identify opportunities for
issue effectively. on track. improvement and enhance
organizational performance.

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