Question

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I (Administrative Function)	List - II (Description)
A. Planning B. Organising C. Staffing D. Controlling	I. Establishing intentional structure of roles for people II. Keeping the organisation position filled III. Checking the function of organisation against set roles IV. Blue print of activities to be carried out

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

Hint:

Planning = Thinking before doing. Organising = Structuring roles. Staffing = People management. Controlling = Checking results.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Management functions are often summarized by the acronym POSDCORB. These functions are essential for the efficient administration of any agri-business or extension organization.

Step 1: Match Planning and Organising.
* Planning (A): It is the mental preparation and "blue print" of activities to be performed in the future (A-IV). * Organising (B): It involves defining roles and building an intentional structure to achieve goals (B-I).

Step 2: Match Staffing and Controlling.
* Staffing (C): This function focuses on the human resource aspect—hiring and keeping organizational positions filled (C-II). * Controlling (D): This involves monitoring progress and checking if activities align with the set roles and plans (D-III).

Step 3: Final Match.
The match sequence is A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III, which corresponds to Option (4).