Quiz on Directing and Control Systems (10th page)

What must the control system reflect according to the suitability principle?

• The personal goals of the managers

• The needs and nature of the activities of the organization

• The financial status of the organization

• The historical performance of the organization

What is the forward-looking nature of a control system focused on?

• Increasing employee satisfaction

• Reducing costs

• Conforming future actions to adopted plans

• Analyzing past performance

What should a good control system pay attention to in terms of motivation?

• Maximizing profits

• Minimizing communication

• The human factor and securing positive action from workers

• Strict adherence to rules

What is one of the limitations of control systems mentioned?

• They simplify decision-making

• They are always effective

• They are highly expensive

• They require no training

What does the principle of control help to ascertain?

• The financial health of the organization

• The market share of the organization

• The time within which the work is completed

• The number of employees in the organization

What is a key function of the control system in decision making?

• It eliminates the need for planning

• It helps in forecasting future actions and execution of plans

• It focuses solely on past performance

• It discourages employee feedback

What should a control system ensure according to the corrective action principle?

• It should focus on employee satisfaction

• It should ensure corrective actions are taken

• It should avoid any changes

• It should only detect deviations