Devon interacts directly with the employees in the work area to identify problem areas. He works with various departments to obtain a holistic idea of the business. This type of direct supervision is an example of ________ control.
A) proactive
B) preventive
C) direct supervision
D) feedback

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The scenario describes a situation where Devon is directly interacting with employees in the work area and working with various departments to obtain a holistic idea of the business. This type of direct supervision is an example of direct control, where a manager is closely involved in overseeing and managing the performance of employees and operations. Proactive and preventive controls involve taking steps to avoid problems before they occur, while feedback control involves monitoring performance and making adjustments after the fact. None of these types of control fully describe the approach taken by Devon in this scenario.

Devon Interacts Directly with the Employees in the Work Area