What Is the First Step in Controlling

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in controlling?

• A) explaining the meaning of goals
• B) monitoring goals
• C) establishing performance standards
• D) taking corrective action

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Definitions:

Supervisor Salaries

The compensation paid to individuals who are responsible for overseeing and managing teams or departments within an organization.

Maintenance

The process of preserving a condition or situation or the process of keeping equipment or systems operational and in good working condition.

Staffing Budget

A staffing budget outlines the financial resources allocated for hiring and compensating employees within a specific time period.

Nonmanufacturing Businesses

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