Air Canada Has Established a Goal of Increasing Profits by 12

question 18

Multiple Choice

Air Canada has established a goal of increasing profits by 12% next year. To ensure that the goal is reached, management monitors profits on a monthly basis. After three months, if profits have not increased by 3%, management will take corrective action to get the company on track. By doing so, management is carrying out which of its four functions?

• A) planning
• B) leading and motivating
• C) organizing
• D) controlling

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