Case 17-1 Robert, the Manager of a Small-Scale Software Firm

question 18

Multiple Choice

Case 17-1 Robert, the manager of a small-scale software firm, uses Microsoft Access 2016 to store employee details. He maintains the database and updates it as the details change. Robert retrieves the stored details as and when required using Access. ​
Robert adds a new column in the database to include each employee's strength. The new column added by Robert to include a characteristic of each employee is an example of a _____.

• A)field
• B)form
• C)record
• D)query

Recognize the different approaches to problem prevention and correction, including feedforward, concurrent, and feedback control.

Appreciate the role of benchmarks and best practices in organizational performance improvement.

Analyze the relationship between control systems and organizational strategy.

Understand the impact of technology and innovation on organizational control and performance.

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Definitions:

Clinical Method

A set of procedures used in therapy and psychology for diagnosing, assessing, and treating mental health disorders.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Western Cultural Prejudice

A bias or judgment based on the standards and values of Western societies, often ignoring or devaluing those of other cultures.

Karen Horney

A psychoanalyst best known for her theory on neurosis, which challenged traditional Freudian views, particularly regarding female psychology.