The Benefits of Comparing Actual Performance of the Operations Against

question 106

Multiple Choice

The benefits of comparing actual performance of the operations against planned goals include all of the following except:

• A) providing prompt feedback to employees about their performance relative to the goal
• B) preventing unplanned expenditures
• C) helping to establish spending priorities
• D) determining how managers are performing against prior years' actual operating results

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Definitions:

Active Agents

Individuals or entities that actively engage in processes or activities, making decisions and taking actions that influence outcomes.

Competing Commitments

Conflicting obligations or priorities that pull an individual or organization in different directions, making it difficult to achieve goals.

Organization Development (OD)

A field of research, theory, and practice dedicated to expanding the knowledge and effectiveness of people to accomplish more successful organizational change and performance.

Planned Change

A deliberate and systematic effort to alter an organization's processes, structure, or culture to achieve a specific goal or outcome.