Suppose That in Reviewing a Quarterly Report of a Department's

question 41

Multiple Choice

Suppose that in reviewing a quarterly report of a department's achievements, the manager compared desired performance with actual performance. If the manager found that actual performance was greater than the standard, the manager should ___.

• A) take no corrective action
• B) take corrective action to bring performance results in line with the standard
• C) take action to understand why actual results exceeded the standard
• D) defer action until the next quarter's reports are in and a trend is established
• E) keep the information to himself/herself

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Definitions:

Member States

Entities that have agreed to form a federation or union, each maintaining control over its internal affairs while ceding certain powers to a central authority for mutual benefit.

Continental Congress

A series of legislative gatherings in the late 18th century where leaders from the Thirteen Colonies discussed and made decisions crucial to the fight for independence from Britain.

Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States, ratified in 1781, creating a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government.

Political Power

The capacity or authority to influence or control the behavior of others, especially in relation to the government or governance.