LESSON 12 Flashcards
It is a major management function that contributes to the achievement of organizational goals by checking errors and addressing deviations from established performance standards
Controlling
It is an ongoing process that involves members at all levels of the organization
Controlling
These are both closely related management functions
Planning and controlling
This type of control anticipates the occurrence of possible problems so that preventive measures can be implemented before the actual operation
Feedforward control
This type of control is implemented while the activity is in progress
Concurrent control
This type of control is done after the activity
Feedback control
This technique entails establishing procedures and policies that ensure efficiency in the activities of the company
Administrative control
This involves assigning an employee to take responsibility in completing a task
Delegation
This type of control involves the collection and analysis of information in order to make decisions
Evaluation
These are information on hoe money is spent and how profits are maximized by the company
Financial reports
Messures the company’s ability to meet its current debt obligations
Liquidity ratio
Access the organization’s used of debt to finance its assets to and meet the interest payments on debts
Leverage ratio
Measures the efficiency of the company in using its assets to met its various financial obligations and convert its various accounts to cash
Activity ratio
Measures the efficiency of the company in generating profits
Profitability ratio
This provides a general impression of employee performance
Performance appraisal
Approach that evaluates employees based on certain traits like honesty, flexibility, creativity, and punctuality
Trait approach
This approach compares the performance of employees set by the company
Achievement-based approach
This approach involves employees being evaluated by a group of people
Group approach
These form part of the internal control of an organization as they guide behavior in the workplace
Policies and procedures
This control method relies on the quality of products and services as a basis for establishing performance standards, monitoring results, and comparing results with the standards
Quality control
ISO
International Organization Standardization
These are important tools that determine whether the company is on track toward achieving its financial goals
Accounting/Financial Controls