Chapter 16, 17, 18 - Control Functions

Question 1

The three control functions are to:

Answer 1

Measure
Compare
and Correct

Question 2

Measure = Method
Compare = Up to standards
Correct = ?

Answer 2

Take Action!
-Do nothing
-Correct Actual Performance
or -Revise the Standard

Question 3

Sally studies before class each day. She studies so that she has a fresh understanding of the material and so that she is not surprised at what is on the exam. What control mechanism is Sally using?

Answer 3

Feed -> Forward Control

Question 4

Robert was driving down the street when his car started over heating. Robert had not added oil to his car in years, he was reminded of this IN THE MOMENT. Which control mechanism was Robert using?

Answer 4

Con (current)

Question 5

Now that Robert has waited and neglected the care for his car, it is being towed off for expenses. Now he is experiencing which control mechanism?

Answer 5

Feedback Control

Question 6

The most desirable control mechanism is …

Answer 6

Feed -> Forward

Question 7

The MOST POPULAR control mechanism is …

Answer 7

Feedback Control

Question 8

An example of the concurrent control mechanism is ….

Answer 8

Method by Walking Around (MBWA)