$11-22($Objectives $11-1,11-2,11-3)$ The following are general questions about internal control. Choose the best response.

a$.$ Which of the following situations is not an example of an inherent limitation of internal control?

$(1)$ A programming error in the design of an automated control allows an employee to give himself an unauthorized pay increase.

$(2)$ Management$$s failure to enforce control policies surrounding access to inventory allows employees to steal assets.