Question 1

Many organizations are placing an increasing amount of emphasis on feedforward control. Why do you believe that this is the case? What is the inherent advantage of feedforward versus feedback control?

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Question 2

What is meant by "timeliness in feedback reporting? Give some examples (other than those in the book) of different degrees of "timeliness that would be needed in different situations.

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Question 3

Are bureaucratic controls or organic controls best for most organizations? Explain your answer.

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Question 4

Discuss the ethical implications of drug testing as a means of organizational control. What are the two sides of the drug testing debate? Do you believe that drug testing is an ethical means of organizational control?

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Quiz 15: Organizational Control in a Complex Business Environment

Many organizations are placing an increasing amount of emphasis on feedforward control. Why do you believe that this is the case? What is the inherent advantage of feedforward versus feedback control?

What is meant by "timeliness in feedback reporting? Give some examples (other than those in the book) of different degrees of "timeliness that would be needed in different situations.

Are bureaucratic controls or organic controls best for most organizations? Explain your answer.

Discuss the ethical implications of drug testing as a means of organizational control. What are the two sides of the drug testing debate? Do you believe that drug testing is an ethical means of organizational control?