With regard to the managerial function of controlling in an organization that has a conservative culture, managers ________.
A) recognize that there are multiple potential paths to success and that failure must be accepted for creativity to thrive
B) are less concerned about employees' performing their jobs in a specific, predetermined manner
C) are concerned about employees' being flexible and taking the initiative to come up with ideas for improving performance
D) set specific, difficult goals for employees, frequently monitor progress toward these goals, and develop a clear set of rules that employees are expected to adhere to
E) encourage risk taking, creativity, and innovation

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Managers who want to encourage risk taking, creativity, and innovation recognize that there are multiple potential paths to success and that failure must be accepted for creativity to thrive. Thus they are less concerned about employees' performing their jobs in a specific, predetermined manner and in strict adherence to preset goals and more concerned about employees' being flexible and taking the initiative to come up with ideas for improving performance. In contrast, managers in cultures that emphasize caution and maintenance of the status quo often set specific, difficult goals for employees, frequently monitor progress toward these goals, and develop a clear set of rules that employees are expected to adhere to.

With Regard to the Managerial Function of Controlling in an Organization