12 Questions
How do action controls impact employee creativity and innovation?
They do not foster creativity and innovation among employees, as employees have to follow rigid rules
What is a disadvantage of action controls?
They are useful only for highly routinized jobs
How do action controls affect the knowledge repository within an organization?
They act as a knowledge repository and guide the implementation process even when key managers leave the organization
What is an advantage of action controls?
They are directly linked to the task being performed
What is a disadvantage of action controls in relation to adapting to the external business environment?
Because of the rigidity of rules, companies have difficulty in adapting to the changing external business environment
What is the primary objective of cost management from the provided perspective?
Minimize cost while providing high-quality service/goods
What is a positive aspect of action controls?
They act as a knowledge repository and guide the implementation process even when key managers leave the organization
What is the premise of internal control managerial style?
Subordinates will be motivated and committed if involved in decision making
Which managerial style assumes that subordinates can be motivated through rewards?
External control
What is the assumption of mixed control managerial style?
Both external and internal control have their own advantages and disadvantages
What is one of the objectives of cost management from a managerial perspective?
Determine cost of resources consumed in company’s activities
What is the main reason for a manager to carefully choose a style of control?
To analyze the benefits of each style and choose the most beneficial for the organization
Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of action controls in an organizational setting with this quiz. Test your understanding of how these controls impact managerial attention, organizational coordination, and knowledge repository.
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