1. Please review the section in the chapter about Feedforward, Concurrent, and Feedback control. How would each of your five StrengthsFinder Strengths: Competition, Individualization, Deliberative, Achiever, & Consistency. (specifically mention each strength) relate to these different organizational control mechanisms (see the organizational control definition in our text) Would your strengths help you more in one of the three areas than the other ones? Explain in detail.

My five StrengthsFinder Strengths & Explanations:

Competition: People exceptionally talented in the Competition theme measure their progress against the performance of others. They strive to win first place and revel in contests.

Individualization: People exceptionally talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively.

Achiever: People exceptionally talented in the Achiever theme work hard and possess a great deal of stamina. They take immense satisfaction in being busy and productive.

Deliberative: People exceptionally talented in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate obstacles.

Consistency: People exceptionally talented in the Consistency theme are keenly aware of the need to treat people the same. They crave stable routines and clear rules and procedures that everyone can follow.

Definitions:

Feedback Control: a mechanism for gathering information about the performance deficiencies after they occur

Concurrent Control: a mechanism for gathering information about performance deficiencies as they occur, thereby, eliminating or shortening the delay between the performance and feedback.

Feedforward Control: a mechanism for monitoring performance inputs rather than outputs to prevent or minimize performance deficiencies before they occur