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What is the primary focus of concurrent control?
What is the primary focus of concurrent control?
- End results of the work process
- Evaluating employee performance
- What happens during the work process (correct)
- Setting directions and allocating resources
What type of control takes place after an action is completed?
What type of control takes place after an action is completed?
- Concurrent control
- Internal control
- Post-action control (correct)
- External control
What is the primary purpose of controlling in an organization?
What is the primary purpose of controlling in an organization?
- To monitor employee activities
- To measure actual performance
- To establish objectives and standards
- To keep the organization on track towards its goals (correct)
What type of control is accomplished before a work activity begins?
What type of control is accomplished before a work activity begins?
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What is the primary purpose of internal control?
What is the primary purpose of internal control?
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What is the primary focus of management-by-exception?
What is the primary focus of management-by-exception?
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What are the two types of standards in controlling?
What are the two types of standards in controlling?
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What is the main characteristic of a good control system in an organization?
What is the main characteristic of a good control system in an organization?
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What is the primary purpose of the 'Hot Stove Rule'?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Hot Stove Rule'?
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What is the purpose of measuring actual performance in controlling?
What is the purpose of measuring actual performance in controlling?
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