Direct Control
o Trace the cause of an unsatisfactory result back to the persons responsible for it & get them to correct their practices
o Standards are developed to compare the actual output with plans
o Deviations indicates that performance is not as per plan
o The following are the causes of negative deviations from standards:
Uncertainty
• Elements affecting a given plan are grouped into:
o Facts
o Risk
o Uncertainty about future
Lack of knowledge, experience, or judgment
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