Question 1

Which if the following control systems is most likely to be highly effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  A control system that provides information as often as is necessary. 
B)  A control system that is rigid. 
C)  A control system that is loosely linked with planning. 
D)  A control system that provides subjective information. 
E)  A control system that focuses only on quantifiable variables. 
A)  A control system that provides information as often as is necessary. 
B)  A control system that is rigid. 
C)  A control system that is loosely linked with planning. 
D)  A control system that provides subjective information. 
E)  A control system that focuses only on quantifiable variables.

Question 2

Following the accidental release of a batch of phones that failed screening control, a manufacturer of mobile phones replaces all such phones at no cost to the user-even taking care of shipping and delivery. Which step in the control process does this example represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Taking corrective action 
B)  Measuring performance 
C)  Comparison of performance to standards 
D)  Setting performance standards 
A)  Taking corrective action 
B)  Measuring performance 
C)  Comparison of performance to standards 
D)  Setting performance standards

Question 3

Which of the following is a nonmonetary budget?

Accepted Answer

A)  Labor budget 
B)  Capital expenditures budget 
C)  Sales budget 
D)  Balance sheet budget 
E)  Revenue budget 
A)  Labor budget 
B)  Capital expenditures budget 
C)  Sales budget 
D)  Balance sheet budget 
E)  Revenue budget

Question 4

Before submitting a final policy memo, analysts may modify certain recommendations based on feedback from experts and the general public. This is an example of _____ control.

Accepted Answer

A)  preliminary 
B)  postaction 
C)  screening 
D)  financial 
E)  structural 
A)  preliminary 
B)  postaction 
C)  screening 
D)  financial 
E)  structural

Question 5

Intertek's product quality inspections help protect brand reputations by minimizing defective merchandise, customer complaints, non-compliant products, and late shipments. This is an example of _____ control.

Accepted Answer

A)  preliminary 
B)  postaction 
C)  screening 
D)  financial 
E)  structural 
A)  preliminary 
B)  postaction 
C)  screening 
D)  financial 
E)  structural

Question 6

Match the following numbered items with the most correct response letter.
A response may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-Course prerequisites

Accepted Answer

A) Preliminary control 
B) Screening control 
C) Postaction control 
A) Preliminary control 
B) Screening control 
C) Postaction control

Question 7

Managers at a technology start-up hire an agency to perform an environmental analysis for their firm. This is an example of control of _____ resources.

Accepted Answer

information
Control of informa

Question 8

Which of the following is true of screening control?

Accepted Answer

A)  It takes place during the transformation process. 
B)  It involves interviewing potential employees. 
C)  It is the same as preliminary control. 
D)  It is present only in organizations with bureaucratic control. 
E)  It is a part of structural control. 
A)  It takes place during the transformation process. 
B)  It involves interviewing potential employees. 
C)  It is the same as preliminary control. 
D)  It is present only in organizations with bureaucratic control. 
E)  It is a part of structural control.

Question 9

Ensuring that receivables are collected in a timely manner is part of _____ control.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical 
B)  strategic 
C)  information 
D)  financial 
E)  structural 
A)  physical 
B)  strategic 
C)  information 
D)  financial 
E)  structural

Question 10

Which of the following is the most common means of financial control within organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial statements 
B)  Ratio analysis 
C)  Budgets 
D)  Financial audits 
E)  Benchmarking 
A)  Financial statements 
B)  Ratio analysis 
C)  Budgets 
D)  Financial audits 
E)  Benchmarking

Question 11

Preliminary control is one type of _____ control.

Accepted Answer

operations
Operations control focuses on

Question 12

An employee at a mid-size organization argues that she has made more sales in a particular quarter than another employee. Which of the following features will the organization's control system possess in order to confirm this claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Participation 
B)  Flexibility 
C)  Appropriate focus 
D)  High standards 
E)  Verification procedures 
A)  Participation 
B)  Flexibility 
C)  Appropriate focus 
D)  High standards 
E)  Verification procedures

Question 13

Organizations that use the bureaucratic control are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  flat structures. 
B)  rewards focused on group performance. 
C)  limited employee participation. 
D)  heavy reliance on group norms. 
E)  organic structural arrangements. 
A)  flat structures. 
B)  rewards focused on group performance. 
C)  limited employee participation. 
D)  heavy reliance on group norms. 
E)  organic structural arrangements.

Which if the following control systems is most likely to be highly effective?

Following the accidental release of a batch of phones that failed screening control, a manufacturer of mobile phones replaces all such phones at no cost to the user-even taking care of shipping and delivery. Which step in the control process does this example represent?

Which of the following is a nonmonetary budget?

Before submitting a final policy memo, analysts may modify certain recommendations based on feedback from experts and the general public. This is an example of _____ control.

Intertek's product quality inspections help protect brand reputations by minimizing defective merchandise, customer complaints, non-compliant products, and late shipments. This is an example of _____ control.

Match the following numbered items with the most correct response letter. A response may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Course prerequisites

Managers at a technology start-up hire an agency to perform an environmental analysis for their firm. This is an example of control of _____ resources.

Which of the following is true of screening control?

Ensuring that receivables are collected in a timely manner is part of _____ control.

Which of the following is the most common means of financial control within organizations?

Preliminary control is one type of _____ control.

An employee at a mid-size organization argues that she has made more sales in a particular quarter than another employee. Which of the following features will the organization's control system possess in order to confirm this claim?

Organizations that use the bureaucratic control are characterized by:

Understanding the Managers Job

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organization Structure and Design

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Leadership and Influence Processes

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

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Exam 14: Basic Elements of Control

Which if the following control systems is most likely to be highly effective?

Following the accidental release of a batch of phones that failed screening control, a manufacturer of mobile phones replaces all such phones at no cost to the user-even taking care of shipping and delivery. Which step in the control process does this example represent?

Which of the following is a nonmonetary budget?

Before submitting a final policy memo, analysts may modify certain recommendations based on feedback from experts and the general public. This is an example of _____ control.

Intertek's product quality inspections help protect brand reputations by minimizing defective merchandise, customer complaints, non-compliant products, and late shipments. This is an example of _____ control.

Match the following numbered items with the most correct response letter. A response may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Course prerequisites

Managers at a technology start-up hire an agency to perform an environmental analysis for their firm. This is an example of control of _____ resources.

Which of the following is true of screening control?

Ensuring that receivables are collected in a timely manner is part of _____ control.

Which of the following is the most common means of financial control within organizations?

Preliminary control is one type of _____ control.

An employee at a mid-size organization argues that she has made more sales in a particular quarter than another employee. Which of the following features will the organization's control system possess in order to confirm this claim?

Organizations that use the bureaucratic control are characterized by:

Understanding the Managers Job

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organization Structure and Design

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Leadership and Influence Processes

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Filters