Which of the Following Is a Definition of Control

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a definition of control?

• A) It refers to the expected performance for a given goal.
• B) It is any process that directs the activities of individuals toward the achievement of organizational goals.
• C) It is people's perceived likelihood that their efforts will enable them to attain their performance goals.
• D) It is the process of giving people additional tasks at the same time to alleviate boredom.
• E) It is the process of applying a consequence that increases the likelihood of a person repeating the behavior that led to it.

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Definitions:

Decoding

The process of interpreting or understanding information, symbols, or messages in communication.

Perception

The process by which individuals interpret and organize sensory information to make meaningful interpretations of the world.

Lengel-Daft Contingency Model

is a theoretical framework suggesting that the effectiveness of communication in organizations depends on the alignment between the information processing needs and the capacity of the information system.

Communication Medium

The channel or method used to convey messages or information between sender and receiver.