Business Management - Study Mode
[#286] Which function is basis of control
Correct Answer
(A) planning
Explanation
Solution: Planning is basis of control. Planning sets the goals for the organization and controlling ensures their accomplishment. Planning decides the control process and controlling provides sound basis for planning.
[#287] The control takes place before the actual activity is known as
Correct Answer
(B) feed forward control
Explanation
Solution: The control takes place before the actual activity is known as feed forward control. Feedforward control is a mechanism in a system for preventing problems before they occur by for monitoring performance inputs and reacting so as to maintain an identified level.
[#288] Control exercised while the activity is in progress is
Correct Answer
(A) concurrent control
Explanation
Solution: Control exercised while the activity is in progress is concurrent control. Concurrent control takes place while an activity is in progress. It involves the regulation of ongoing activities that are part of transformation process to ensure that they conform to organizational standards.
[#289] Control imposed after an action has occurred is
Correct Answer
(C) feedback control
Explanation
Solution: Control imposed after an action has occurred is feedback control. Feedback control is a process that the manager uses to help her carry out those functions. This process gives the manager the necessary information to better execute her control function, allowing the team to meet the standards set by the manager’s plans.
[#290] Informal communication is commonly known as
Correct Answer
(D) grapevine
Explanation
Solution: Informal communication is commonly known as grapevine. Grapevine communication is informal workplace dialogue in its purest form: it is characterized by conversations between employees and superiors that do not follow any prescribed structure or rule-based system. Grapevine communication spreads rapidly and likely touches each person throughout the organization.