Classify the Following Activities as Planning (P), Implementation (I), or Control

question 58

Short Answer

Classify the following activities as planning (P), implementation (I), or control (C).
1. Estimating the amount of units that will be sold in the upcoming quarter.
2. Assigning production line workers to stations in the production plant.
3. Choosing between manual labor or purchasing a machine that will automate the production process.
4. Preparing a performance report which compares actual sales to budgeted sales for the last month.
5. Solving a bottleneck issue in the production plant by moving one production line worker from station 2 to station 5 on the production line.
6. Negotiating discounts with suppliers for materials needed in the production process.

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Definitions:

Caldera

A large volcanic crater formed by a major eruption leading to the collapse of the mouth of the volcano.

Steam Eruption

A volcanic event wherein water is heated by magma and vaporizes explosively, releasing steam and volcanic gases into the atmosphere.

Magma

Molten rock beneath the Earth's surface which can form igneous rocks upon cooling.

Groundwater

Water that is stored underground in soil or between rocks, supplying wells and springs, and playing a crucial role in the hydrological cycle.