Ross,a Mid-Level Manager,resents the Time It Takes to Manage Subordinates

question 71

Multiple Choice

Ross,a mid-level manager,resents the time it takes to manage subordinates' performance.He comes up with a great technique.He notes how often an employee arrives late for work in the morning or returns late from lunch or breaks.He judges all aspects of employee behavior based on promptness (good) or tardiness (bad) .What kind of performance observation error has Ross made?

• A)Halo effect
• B)Leniency
• C)Central tendency
• D)Recency
• E)Primacy

Identify how controlling assists in ensuring that organizational activities are in alignment with set plans and objectives.

Recognize the importance of both internal and external control strategies for effective organizational control.

Distinguish between the central questions and focuses of feedforward, concurrent, and feedback controls.

Comprehend the role of planning in maintaining consistency and coordination in organizational performance.

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