Controlling Is Often the Most Neglected of the Basic Management

question 15

Multiple Choice

Controlling is often the most neglected of the basic management functions because:

• A) The majority of managers are rarely allowed enough time to properly exercise controlling.
• B) Controlling requires follow-up, which is itself the weakest part of both decision making and delegation.
• C) Other functions such as planning and organizing consume too much of the manager's time.
• D) The controlling function is often overshadowed by the directing function.