Describe any three points which explain the role of supervision in management.

(i) Facilitates Control: Under supervision, supervisor keeps a close eye on his subordinates. Wherever he finds any flaws in the work-in-progress, he rectifies them then and there itself. From time to time deviations are noted by comparing actual work performance and the desired work performance. Corrective measures are taken if the need is felt. In this manner, supervision assures control.

(ii) Optimum Utilisation of Resources: Under supervision, all the activities are closely monitored. In this situation, better utilisation of all the resources like human, material, machinery, etc. takes place. The problem is at once solved because the employees are always under a close watch. As a result, they start doing effective work in minimum possible time.

(iii) Maintenance of Discipline: Close eye and timely guidance of the employees teaches them a lesson of discipline. When special attention is given to the employees during their work and their every problem is solved at the first instance, this builds pressure on their mind to maintain discipline.