The Purpose of Control Is to

question 188

Multiple Choice

The purpose of control is to

• A) determine where the organization should be at some point in the future.
• B) assess organizational performance relative to some desired goal.
• C) determine how to structure the organization so as to carry out organizational plans.
• D) get the organization's employees to work toward organizational goals.
• E) verify that the organization's strategy is appropriate for its environment.

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Definitions:

Operational

Pertains to the day-to-day activities and tasks necessary for running a business or organization, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness.

Top Supply Position

A strategic role or status achieved by being among the best suppliers in terms of reliability, quality, and competitiveness.

Supply Function

An economic principle describing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied, assuming other factors remain constant.

Organizational Goals

Objectives or targets set by an organization that guide its strategy, operations, and endeavors towards achievement.