Chapter 6 Flashcards

1
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is the process of measuring performance and taking action to ensure desired results

A

controlling

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2
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is a structured review of lessons learned and results accomplished through a completed project task force assignment or special operation

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after-action review

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3
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measures performance results in terms of quantity quality cost or item

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output standard

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4
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measures work efforts that go into a performance task

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input standard

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5
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focuses attention on differences between actual and desired performance

A

management by exception

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6
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ensures clear directions and needed resources before the work begins

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feed-forward control

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7
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focuses on what happens during the work process

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concurrent control

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8
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takes place after completing an action

A

feedback control

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9
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occurs as people exercise self discipline in fulfilling job expectations

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internal control/ self control

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10
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occurs through direct supervision or administrative systems

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external control

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11
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influences behavior through authority policies procedures job descriptions budgets and day to day supervision

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bureaucratic control

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12
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influences behavior through social norms and peer expectations

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clan control

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13
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is essentially the influence of market competition on the behavior of organizations and their members

A

market control

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14
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is a process of joint objective setting between an superior and a subordinate

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managing by objectives

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15
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document intentions to improve performance in a specific way

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improvement objectives

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16
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document intentions to accomplish personal growth such as expanded job knowledge or skills

A

personal development objectives

17
Q

commits to quality objectives continuous improvement and doing things right the first time

A

Total quality management

18
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involves always searching for new ways to improve work quality and performance

A

continuous improvement

19
Q

are graphical ways of displaying trends so that exceptions to quality standards can be identified

A

control charts

20
Q

is a quality standard of 3-4 defects or less per million products or service deliveries

A

six sigma

21
Q

are one time activites with many component tasks that must be completed in proper order and according to budget

A

projects

22
Q

make sure that activities required to complete a project are planned well and accomplished on time

A

project management

23
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graphically displays the scheduling of tasks required to complete a project

A

gantt chart

24
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routs materials to work stations just in time for use

A

Just in time scheduling

25
Q

occurs where revenues just equal costs

A

breakeven pt

26
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shows assets and liabilities at one point in time

A

balance sheet

27
Q

shows profits/losses at one point in time

A

income statement

28
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measures performance on financial customer service internal process and innovation and learning goals

A

balanced scorecard