Consider the following statements about the advantages of critical point control and management by exception:
(A) It identifies critical problems which need timely action to keep the organisation in right track.
(B) It focuses managerial attention on important areas.
(C) It facilitates centralisation of authority.
(D) It saves the time and efforts of subordinates.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A) and (B) only
(A) It identifies critical problems which need timely action to keep the organisation in right track. — Correct. By watching critical points, the manager spots the serious problems early and acts on them in time.
(B) It focuses managerial attention on important areas. — Correct. Managers look only at important areas and significant deviations. So there is better use of managerial talent.
(C) It facilitates centralisation of authority. — Incorrect. Routine problems are left to the subordinates. So management by exception facilitates delegation of authority, and authority moves down.
(D) It saves the time and efforts of subordinates. — Incorrect. It saves the time and efforts of managers, as they deal only with significant deviations. Subordinates handle the routine problems.
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