Title: traditional control methods Category:Science & Technology Details: Words: 427 | Pages: 1.8 (approximately 235 words/page)
traditional control methods
Traditional Control Methods - 3 Categories
Traditional control methods are based on setting standards and then monitoring performance.
These methods fall into three categories such as 1) diagnostic control systems 2) boundary control
systems and 3) interactive control systems. The following is a synopsis and explanation of each of
those categories.
Category 1: Diagnostic Control Systems
Diagnostic control systems “ like budget and performance reports “ aim to ensure that goals are met and that any variances can be easily explained. The principal purpose of the diagnostic control system is to reduce the …showed first 85 words of 427 total…
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…showed last 85 words of 427 total…Interactive Control Systems.
In the interactive control system, manager control is based upon the questioning of subordinates face to face. Naturally, in larger companies, less direct interaction among personnel is possible. Thus, in large companies, the interactive control systems are implemented by holding weekly meetings among senior management and department heads. Based on reports from each department, management can evaluate strengths and weaknesses (i.e. unexpected volume of sales of a certain product or decreased revenue from another) and adjust their goals and targets accordingly.
