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14Chapter
Foundations of Control
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Learning Outcomes
After studying this chapter, you will be able to:• Explain the nature and importance of control.• Describe the three steps in the control
process.• Describe the types of controls organizations
and managers use.• Discuss contemporary issues in control.
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Measuring Performance
Measures of performance:1. Personal observation2. Statistical reports3. Oral reports4. Written reports
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Comparing Performance to Goals
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Comparing Performance to Goals (cont.)
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Correcting Performance
Immediate corrective actions:• Training
programs• Disciplinary
action• Changes in
compensation practices
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Types of Control: Feedforward Control
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Types of Control: Concurrent Control
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Types of Control: Feedback Control
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Balanced Scorecard Approach
Balanced scorecard evaluates four areas of company performance:
1. Financial2. Customer3. Internal processes4. People, innovation, and
growth assets
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Contemporary Issues
• Cross-cultural differences
• Workplace concerns
Different Organizational Control Systems
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Challenges of Controlling the Workplace
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Entrepreneurial Module
Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures
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What Is Entrepreneurship?
Entrepreneurship – The process of starting new businesses, generally in response to opportunities
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What Do Entrepreneurs Do?
Steps to entrepreneurship:1. Assess the potential for the venture, gather
information, identify potential opportunities, and pinpoint competitive advantages
2. Research the venture’s feasibility3. Develop mission, explore culture issues, and create a
business plan4. Organize the venture and structure how work will
get done
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What Do Entrepreneurs Do? (cont.)
5. Launch the venture6. Manage the venture by hiring, training, and
motivating employees and leading effectively7. Manage the venture’s growth
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Planning the Venture
Three kinds of business plans:1. Summary business plan2. Full business plan3. Operational business plan
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Components of a Full Business Plan
Six major areas:1. Executive summary2. Analysis of opportunity3. Analysis of the context
And . . .
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Components of a Full Business Plan (cont.) 4. Description of the business5. Financial data and projections 6. Supporting documentation
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Legal Forms of Organization
1. Sole proprietorship2. General partnership3. Limited liability partnership (LLP)4. C corporation5. S corporation6. Limited liability company (LLC)
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Organizational Structure
Organizational design decisions revolve around: • Work specialization• Departmentalization• Chain of command• Span of control• Amount of centralization or decentralization• Amount of formalization
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Human Resource Management (HRM) Issues
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Leading an Entrepreneurial Venture
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Motivating Employees
Entrepreneurs motivate employees by:• Empowering employees• Using participative decision making• Delegating decisions or duties
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Entrepreneurs as Leaders
Entrepreneurs can lead by:• Drawing out the best in people• Creating a vision for the organization• Developing teams that are empowered, self-
directed, and cross-functional
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Control Issues
Control issues facing entrepreneurs include:• Managing growth• Managing downturns• Exiting the venture • Managing personal life choices and challenges
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Personal Challenges
Entrepreneurs manage personal challenges by:• Becoming a pro at time management• Identifying competent business advisors• Dealing with conflicts as they arise• Developing a network of trusted friends/peers• Recognizing when stress levels are too high
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