Application of Types of Control

question 96

Multiple Choice

Application of Types of Control
Sam has not been receiving the information that he needs from his current control system. By the time Sam receives the information, the activity has occurred and there is nothing that can be done. Direct supervision is used extensively on the floor now, so some activities have been changed before they became costly mistakes. But Sam would like to do better. He would like to fix things before they break and anticipate more of the problems that occur.
-Which form of control would Sam like to use?

• A)feedforward
• B)feedback
• C)management
• D)concurrent

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Definitions:

Stereotypical Thinking

The tendency to categorize individuals or groups into simplistic and fixed categories without allowance for individual variation or complexity.

Propinquity

The physical or psychological proximity between people, which influences their likelihood to form relationships or friendships.

Reciprocity

A mutual exchange of privileges or interactions between parties, often seen as a foundational principle in social relationships.

Dispositional Attributions

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personal characteristics, rather than to situational factors.