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The control function of management.

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    Effective management control is key to organizational success. This article broadens the view beyond feedback, exploring what constitutes good control, its necessity, and strategic selection methods.

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    Area of Science:

    • Management Science
    • Organizational Behavior

    Background:

    • Traditional management control literature primarily focuses on feedback and adjustment.
    • A limited perspective may overlook crucial aspects of effective organizational oversight.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define the characteristics of "good control" in management.
    • To elucidate the fundamental reasons for implementing control systems.
    • To outline strategies for achieving effective control and selecting among them.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of management control functions.
    • Exploration of the theoretical underpinnings of organizational control.
    • Framework development for control strategy selection.

    Main Results:

    • Good control is defined by its effectiveness in achieving organizational objectives.
    • Controls are essential for aligning actions with goals and mitigating risks.
    • Achieving good control involves a multi-faceted approach, considering various strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive understanding of management control is vital for organizational success.
    • The selection of control strategies should be deliberate and context-dependent.
    • Moving beyond a narrow feedback-only view enhances control effectiveness.