10 Questions
How should performance standards ideally be expressed?
In quantitative terms
What does the quality aspect of performance standards address?
How well the work is performed and/or how effective the final product is
Which type of control system deals with preventing problems before they occur?
Feedforward control
What characteristic should a good control system possess according to the information provided?
Timely provision of information
What is the degree of willingness of employees to perform the job even if managers are not monitoring or imposing performance called?
Self-control
What does organizational control primarily aim to regulate?
Regulating activities consistent with plans and standards
Which type of control is focused on managing problems as they occur in real-time?
Input stage control
What distinguishes feedforward control from other types of control?
It anticipates problems before they occur
In the feedback control model, what is the role of comparing performance to standards?
Taking corrective action
What is the primary focus of the feedback control stage?
Correcting issues after they have happened
Test your knowledge on organizational control and feedforward control with this quiz. Questions cover topics such as the purpose of organizational control and the characteristics of feedforward control.
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