The purpose of controlling is to ___.

A) motivate employees to work overtime hours
B) make sure plans are achieved and that actual performance meets or surpasses objectives
C) define a plan of action for the organization
D) coordinate resources and task performance
E) develop a hierarchy of objectives for lower-level managers

The purpose of controlling is to make sure plans are achieved and that actual performance meets or surpasses objectives. This involves monitoring performance, comparing it to goals, and taking corrective action if necessary. It is not about motivating employees to work overtime, defining a plan of action, coordinating resources and task performance, or developing a hierarchy of objectives for lower-level managers.