When Alex, the marketing manager of Hartwell Inc., realized that his plan to increase sales levels was not producing the results he desired, he took quick action to make necessary adjustments. According to this scenario, Alex was exercising the management function of
A) planning.
B) organizing.
C) leading.
D) controlling.
E) communicating.

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Alex was taking corrective action to adjust the plan and ensure that the sales levels were on track. This action falls under the management function of controlling, which involves monitoring performance, comparing it with goals, and taking corrective action as necessary.

When Alex, the Marketing Manager of Hartwell Inc