ADM 1300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Internal Control, Economic Value Added, Asset Turnover

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Administration
• Course: ADM 1300
• Professor: David Delcorde

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Controlling - it"s the pro(cid:272)ess of (cid:373)easuri(cid:374)g performance and taking action to ensure desired results. After-action review - it identifies lessons learned through a completed project, task force assignment, or special operation. Figure 16. 2: the best ways to consider control is in respect to the open-systems perspective. It ensures that the right directions and resources inputs are available: they are preventive in nature. It focuses on what happens during the work process. It makes sure everything goes according to plan. It takes place after an action is complete. It focuses on the quality of end results. They allow managers to expect people to control their own behaviour. It puts priority on internal control, or self-control. They can structure situations to make sure things happen as planned. It occurs through self-discipline in fulfilling many responsibilities. It is important to consider this as a life skills. It influences behaviour through authority, policies, procedures, job descriptions, budgets, and day-to-day supervision.