Sandra works as the supervisor of the accounting department of Welfare Co. She notices that in the month of September, the expenditure on supplies was much more than the planned budget. She looks into the surplus expenditure and finds that she had approved a bulk purchase of supplies to take advantage of a volume discount. Sandra then makes appropriate corrections so that future expenditure on supplies is in line with the planned budget. In this scenario, Sandra is primarily engaged in the management function of ________.

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Sandra is engaged in controlling as she is monitoring the surplus expenditure and making necessary corrections to ensure future expenditure is in line with the planned budget. Controlling is a management function that involves monitoring performance, comparing it with goals, and taking corrective action as needed.

Sandra Works as the Supervisor of the Accounting Department of Welfare