The Traditional Approach to Strategic Control Is Sequential

question 84

Multiple Choice

The traditional approach to strategic control is sequential.Which of the following is not one of the steps in the sequence?

• A) Action plans are submitted by lower level managers.
• B) Performance is measured against the predetermined goal.
• C) Strategies are implemented.
• D) Strategies are formulated and top management sets goals.

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Definitions:

Individual Agency

The capacity of individuals to act independently and make free choices, shaping their own lives.

Social Fact

Elements such as norms, values, and structures that exist external to the individual and exert influence over them, as defined by sociologist Émile Durkheim.

Émile Durkheim

A founding figure in sociology known for his work on social cohesion, collective conscience, and the study of social facts as phenomena external to individuals.

Collective Conscience

A set of shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society.