Management Control

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer discusses that organizational controls are aimed at achieving compliance between an organization's members and attempts to bring about desired outcomes in accordance to the organization's goals. The writer notes that managers within these organizations need to be aware of the importance of control and what forms of control are available to them. In addressing the topic of control, the author of this paper initially outlines the basic roles of a manager within an organization, and includes some examples. The author then looks at the importance of limits and boundaries within control to prevent confusion among employees. Next, the author explains a few of the different forms that organizations use to direct their employees and operations. It is then concluded that control is a very important part of an organization, which needs to be carefully addressed by the respective managers, as even too much control can have its problems.

Outline:
Introduction
Management and Control
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Policies and rules set out the expected behaviour from each individual and broadcasts where the company stands on a number of various issues. Some of these policies or rules may follow legislation or other requirements and may point out the company's values."
"Recruitment and training enables organizations to regulate the skills, abilities, values and motives of employees. This type of control attempts to align the goals of individual employees with those of the company and is used when outcomes or procedures are not easy to measure. This control gives organizations a chance to hire and keep good employees whilst training current employees in various areas to increase their potential."

Sample of Sources Used:

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