Michal John is a sole proprietor in Nicobar. He has started trade after getting M.B.A degree. He is fully familiar with all the functions of management. He starts his business with the planning function of management. He desires that all his activities should conform to planning. To this effect, he has adopted a system that keeps a constant watch on all activities of the business.

Consequently, there is zero possibility of adverse results. It can, therefore, be said that this method is directly related to the results. Mr. John also believes that this method applies not only to any one level of management but to all the levels as well.

Identify the function of management referred to in the aforesaid paragraph.