Controlling as a Management Function

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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?

Concurrent control

Internal control

Post-action control (correct)

External control

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?

Preliminary control Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of internal control?

To allow motivated individuals to exercise self-control Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of management-by-exception?

Focusing on substantial differences between actual and desired performance Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of standards in controlling?

Input and output standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a good control system in an organization?

It is strategic and results-oriented Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'Hot Stove Rule'?

To provide immediate feedback Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring actual performance in controlling?

To spot deviations or variances from desired results Signup and view all the answers

Controlling as a Management Function

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What is the primary focus of concurrent control?

What type of control takes place after an action is completed?

What is the primary purpose of controlling in an organization?

What type of control is accomplished before a work activity begins?

What is the primary purpose of internal control?

What is the primary focus of management-by-exception?

What are the two types of standards in controlling?

What is the main characteristic of a good control system in an organization?

What is the primary purpose of the 'Hot Stove Rule'?

What is the purpose of measuring actual performance in controlling?

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