The planning$/$control cycle has two control steps: $(1)$ control the direction by

comparing results with the plan and $(2)$ control the direction by taking corrective

action in two ways$-$namely, by

researching ways to plan better and increasing profits.

receiving feedback, and, if needed, making new plans.

increasing organization synergy and diversity.

correcting deviations in the plan beingiffarried out or improving future plans.

improving future plans, and, if needed, cutting costs.