The controlling force behind a problem or the process that created the problem can only be identified by knowing the details of the situation. More information would be needed to receive a clear answer.
The process of building tension in a work of fiction is mostly a matter of controlling the flow of information.
Planning Organizing Leading Controlling
Work in process.
Establishment of Standards
A background process is a process in computing which is not currently able to receive input from its controlling terminal.
"homeostasis"
controlling
The Monitoring and Controlling processes take place throughout the project lifecycle The Monitoring and Controlling process group shows the most activity in the middle of the project lifecycle, when the Executing process group activities are approaching their peak
Planning Leading Organizing Controlling
Hemostasis means controlling the flow of blood.
Rationing
multitasking