The First Step That Managers Need to Take to Achieve

question 49

Multiple Choice

The first step that managers need to take to achieve control over organizational activities is to:

• A) measure actual performance.
• B) establish measurable standards of performance.
• C) perform tests to confirm consistency.
• D) compare actual performance against established goals.
• E) evaluate the results and take corrective action.

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