Effective Control of a Company's Operations Is Achieved Through All

question 26

Multiple Choice

Effective control of a company's operations is achieved through all of the following except:

• A)periodically measuring and comparing company results.
• B)assigning responsibility for costs to employees responsible for those costs.
• C)constantly monitoring employees to ensure they do exactly as they are told.
• D)taking necessary corrective action when variances suggest it is needed.

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Definitions:

Valence

In psychology, refers to the intrinsic attractiveness (positive valence) or averseness (negative valence) of an event, object, or situation.

Specific, Challenging

Goals that are clear and precise, requiring effort and commitment to achieve, and are often motivating.

Expectancy Theory

A motivation theory that suggests an individual's motivation is influenced by their expectation that their effort will lead to desired performance and that performance will lead to a desired reward.

First Level Outcome

The immediate results or effects that are directly attributable to a specific action or intervention.