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.

---

Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness and alertness.

Brainstem

The lower part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord, controlling fundamental body functions.

Sleep-Wake Cycles

The natural, circadian rhythm-driven pattern of alternating sleep and wakefulness, closely tied to the 24-hour day-night cycle.

Midbrain

A part of the brainstem that plays an important role in motor movement, particularly movements of the eye, and in auditory and visual processing.