Superordinate Goals

question 16

Multiple Choice

Superordinate goals:

• A)are always top-down.
• B)provide excellent backup plans and fallback positions.
• C)are achievable only when all group members exert effort.
• D)require extraordinary efforts from star performers.
• E)are always bottom-up.

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Definitions:

Management By Exception

A management strategy where managers intervene only when performance deviates significantly from set standards.

Control Process

The control process is an essential part of management that involves monitoring performance, comparing it with goals, and taking corrective action as needed.

Performance Objectives

Specific goals that individuals or teams strive to achieve, often set to measure and improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Corrective Action

Measures taken to rectify a problem, defect, or deficiency in a process or a product to ensure that it meets its specifications and requirements.