The problem with management by exception is that

( )

A.

it only requires the investigation of exceptional work performance.

( )

B.

it is very time consuming for managers to investigate the underlying causes of the performance of all their subordinates.

( )

C.

managers do not evaluate the work methods of subordinates who perform within standard.

( )

D.

none of the above are problems associated with management by exception.

Julie is in the process of rolling out a new app for her clients in agriculture. Throughout the roll-out process, she notices that users are frequently skipping over a tracking feature that helps them monitor their crop in real-time. She and the design team immediately worked to change where the feature was located in the app so its more prominent for the user. This is an example of:

( )	A.	Concurrent control
( )	B.	Feedback control
( )	C.	Feedforward control
( )	D.	Usability control

Gretchen has been tasked with evaluating an existing product line in order to determine whether or not to keep it. What criteria should she use to make her decision?

( )	A.	Direct revenue and direct cost
( )	B.	Direct cost and allocated fixed cost
( )	C.	Allocated fixed cost
( )	D.	Indirect revenue and allocated fixed cost

t is often the role of a project manager to keep a project on task and on budget. Project managers often align with a/an ______ control style.

( )	A.	tactical
( )	B.	operational
( )	C.	objective
( )	D.	strategic

As an IT Director, Gary is held accountable for the IT budget in the company. He has complete control over the equipment and tools used by the company, and has to answer for that portion of the budget. This is an example of ______.

( )	A.	executive revenue
( )	B.	holistic accounting
( )	C.	total fiscal accountability
( )	D.	responsibility accounting

Jamie has a meeting in an hour to act as a negotiator between two employees who have been arguing all week at work. Jamie is an excellent disturbance handler, which is a ______ role.

( )	A.	interpersonal
( )	B.	informational
( )	C.	decisional
( )	D.	transformational

Steven sent an all-company email last week praising a group of his employees for going above and beyond with a customer. This is an example of the ______ management process.

( )	A.	controlling
( )	B.	leading
( )	C.	planning
( )	D.	organizing

After meeting with his team, William decided to move the timeline for a lower-priority project out by a week so that resources could be spent on a higher-priority task. William has effective ______ skills.

( )	A.	controlling
( )	B.	organizing
( )	C.	leading
( )	D.	planning