1. Why Does Control Matter? Controlling is the process of evaluating the execution of a plan and making necessary adjustments to ensure that the goal is achieved. During the controlling stage, managers perform tasks such as assessing progress, redesigning strategies, and managing deadlines. Whether you realize it or not, you use the controlling function in your daily life! Let's take a look at how using the fundamental of the controlling function help make a plan successful. Consider how you drive to work. Take a look at the dashboard and categorize the different control functions in the categorization table below. 100m GPS Main Rd River Park X Main Rd M City Hall Ave East-Side-St Speed 40km 3d brained/Shutterstock.com Menu NAVIGATION SYSTEM Arrival 6:51 How close are you to achieving your goal? How will you know when you have achieved your goal? How do you know you are on track? Are you on pace to meet your goal? Arrival Time White Arrow Speed Checkered Flag 0000 000