GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When managers use a management information system, no management action is needed if
A
activities are performed as planned and standards are met
B
there are no changes in the organization
C
all employees performance reviews are completed on schedule
D
none of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Controlling involves ensuring that performance does not deviate from standards. Controlling consists of three steps, which include (1) establishing performance standards, (2) comparing actual performance against standards, and (3) taking corrective action when necessary.

Detailed explanation-2: -MIS (management information systems) MIS (management information systems) is the department controlling hardware and software systems used for business-critical decision-making within an enterprise. The MIS department was originally the whole of information technology.

Detailed explanation-3: -Information systems have been most helpful to managers by providing support for their roles in disseminating information, providing liaisons between organizational levels, and allocating resources. However, information systems are less successful at supporting unstructured decisions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Control is the process by which management ensures that the actual organisational activities are compatible with the predetermined goals and planned activities. Control enables management to measure the actual performance against the set goals and plans, and to take corrective action if significant deviations occur.

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