The Relationship Between Planning and Control Can Best Be Summed

question 100

Multiple Choice

The relationship between planning and control can best be summed up by which statement?

• A) Control is a quantitative extension of planning
• B) The control function has replaced planning at many companies
• C) They are separate and unrelated functions
• D) Control keeps planned activities headed in the right direction
• E) Planning follows control

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Definitions:

Offshoring

The practice of relocating business processes or production to a foreign country to reduce costs.

Evolution of Product Quality

The progressive improvement or changes in product quality over time due to innovation, customer feedback, and competitive pressures.

Continuous Improvement

An ongoing effort to enhance products, services, or processes through incremental and breakthrough improvements.

Total Quality Management

A management approach focused on continuous improvement of processes in product and service quality.