The Purpose of Controlling Is to ___

question 68

Multiple Choice

The purpose of controlling is to ___.

• A) motivate employees to work overtime hours
• B) make sure plans are achieved and that actual performance meets or surpasses objectives
• C) define a plan of action for the organization
• D) coordinate resources and task performance
• E) develop a hierarchy of objectives for lower-level managers

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Definitions:

Gestures

Physical movements made by parts of the body, especially the hands, to express thoughts, emotions, or convey messages.

Filter Information

The process of selectively paying attention to certain stimuli while ignoring others, based on relevance or importance.

Upward Communication

Upward communication is the flow of information from lower levels of a hierarchy to higher levels, such as from employees to management, facilitating feedback and reporting.

Leaner Channels

Communication methods that involve fewer cues and less information richness, often used in more formal or straightforward exchanges.