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Control (management)

Control is a function of management that assists in identifying errors and taking the proper corrective actions. Simply, it ensures that activities are performed properly and without error. According to modern concepts, control is a proactive action since earlier concepts of control were only used when errors were detected. Control in management includes setting standards, measuring performance, and taking corrective action in decision-making.

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Control is a function of management that assists in identifying errors and taking the proper corrective actions. Simply, it ensures that activities are performed properly and without error. According to modern concepts, control is a proactive action since earlier concepts of control were only used when errors were detected. Control in management includes setting standards, measuring performance, and taking corrective action in decision-making.

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  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  3. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

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