Simons Argued That Control Is Necessary to Balance the Competing

question 38

Multiple Choice

Simons argued that control is necessary to balance the competing tensions in an organisation because of:

• A)unlimited attention spans of managers/limited opportunities for the organisation
• B)intended strategy/deliberate strategy
• C)self-interest of individuals/the desire to contribute,achieve and create
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Obsolete Inventory

Stock that is no longer sellable due to being out of date, out of fashion, or superseded by newer products.

Materials Management

The process of planning, acquiring, moving, and controlling materials to efficiently produce goods or services.

Inbound Movement

The process of goods being transported into a specific area or facility, particularly in logistics and supply chain management.

Manufacturing Process

The series of operations involved in the production of goods, often involving assembly or the transformation of raw materials into finished products.