Strategic Control And Corporategovernance

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Strategic control systems,both informational and behavioral,are used to correct the performance and ultimate strategy of a firm.

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Behavioral controls involve the ability to respond effectively to environmental change.

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Informational controls involve the balance and alignment of the culture,rewards,and boundaries of a firm.

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The traditional approach to strategic control is interactive,while the contemporary approach to strategic control is sequential.

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The traditional approach to strategic control relies on feedback from performance measurement to formulate strategy.

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For firms competing in highly unstable and turbulent industries,traditional strategic controls are most appropriate.

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Sales quotas,operating budgets,and production schedules are examples of traditional controls.

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In single loop learning,the assumptions,premises,goals,and strategies of the organization are continuously monitored,tested,and reviewed.

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Contemporary strategic controls involve comparing actual performance to predetermined goals.

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Informational control is primarily concerned with whether or not the organization is doing the right things.

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Continuous monitoring enhances the ability of the organization to respond with speed and flexibility.

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As firms downsize,a control system based on rewards and culture becomes dysfunctional.

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For young managers who see themselves as free agents,behavioral controls such as rewards and culture can be an effective way to enhance organizational loyalty.

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Once a strong and healthy organizational culture has been established,it becomes self-sustaining.

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The collective sum of individual behaviors of the employees of an organization generally results in what is best for the organization; thus,individual rationality assures organizational rationality.

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The organizational reward system is typically a weak method for motivating employees.

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Different functional areas within an organization often have different reward systems.

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Rewards systems that reinforce the core values of the organization and contribute to organizational cohesiveness are the least effective type.

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For a reward system to be effective,it must be perceived as fair and equitable.

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Boundaries and constraints are just used to maintain order in an organization and have little effect on the strategic priorities of the organization.

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