MGT162 Chp 7: Controlling

What is the primary purpose of control in management?

• To delegate tasks

• To ensure that goals are achieved

• To monitor employee performance

• To define job roles

Which of the following is NOT an importance of control?

• Ensures goals are met

• Helps in decision-making

• Prevents conflict among employees

• Monitors progress and performance

Why is control necessary in an organization?

• It ensures compliance with policies and regulations

• It allows managers to plan the work for employees

• It enables leaders to develop new strategies

• It creates a competitive market

The first step in the control process is:

• Comparing actual performance with standards

• Taking corrective action

• Setting performance standards

• Measuring actual performance

In the control process, what happens after measuring actual performance?

• Corrective action is taken

• Standards are revised

• Deviations are analyzed

• New policies are created

Input control focuses on:

• Ensuring employees follow procedures

• Managing resources before the production process

• Analyzing results after implementation

• Evaluating the work done by employees

Which type of control is concerned with monitoring and adjusting the actual performance during the production process?

• Input control

• Process control

• Output control

• Preventive control

Output control is focused on:

• Ensuring quality in the input stage

• Monitoring performance after the process is completed

• Managing resources before the process starts

• None of the above

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective control system?

• It is rigid and does not allow for changes

• It focuses solely on the final output

• It provides timely and accurate information

• It involves minimal supervision

An effective control system should be:

• Complex and difficult to understand

• Flexible and adaptable to changes

• Completely automated with no human intervention

• Focused solely on financial outcomes