Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Effective

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective control systems?

• A) Controls need to be accurate and concise.
• B) Controls should be timely for a supervisor to take effective corrective action.
• C) Controls must focus on only an organization's abilities to achieve objectives.
• D) Controls should be accepted by those they affect.

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Definitions:

Social Desirability

The tendency to answer questions or behave in a manner that is viewed favorably by others, often leading to distortion in self-report measures.

Triangulation

The use of more than one method or source to validate the findings and enhance the credibility of research or data.

Assessment Methods

Techniques and tools used to evaluate, measure, and document the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs of an individual or group.

Normal Distribution

A statistical distribution where most observations cluster around the central peak and the probabilities for values further away from the mean taper off equally in both directions.