18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of controlling in an organization?
To ensure that enterprise objectives are accomplished
What do standards reflect in an organization?
The various positions in an organization structure
What is a key requirement for effective control in an organization?
Real-time feedback
What is one way that managers can correct deviations from standards?
By modifying their goals or plans
What is the primary difference between directing and controlling?
Directing involves initiating action, while controlling involves measuring performance
What is an example of a physical standard in an organization?
Labor hours per unit produced
What is the main purpose of organizing in strategy implementation?
To create an organizational structure
What is the first step in the evaluation and control process?
Defining parameters to be measured
What is the primary objective of strategy implementation?
To achieve the firm's objectives
What is an important aspect of organizational structure?
All of the above
What is the last step in the evaluation and control process?
Making necessary changes
What is the purpose of departmentalization in organizing?
To group activities necessary to attain objectives
What is the primary objective of management in an economic system?
To provide goods and services efficiently
What is the process of developing and analyzing an organization's mission, goals, and strategies?
Strategic planning
What is the purpose of a plan in an organization?
To provide direction and purpose
What is the role of a manager in the planning process?
To make decisions on strategy and resource allocation
What is the outcome of effective planning in an organization?
Achieving organizational goals
What are the essential elements of management that ensure an organization functions effectively?
Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling
This quiz covers controlling as a function of management, where managers establish standards to measure performance and ensure enterprise objectives are accomplished.
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