AJ and JR are two small entrepreneurs who recently partnered to grow their business. In the past, neither owner kept good records, operated under an employee handbook, or enforced many rules. AJ and JR have agreed that this merger would be defined by a solid corporate philosophy that included providing staff with an employee handbook, which clearly defined each job description, the merit-based reward system, employee rights, responsibilities, disciplinary actions, and the company leave policy. AJ and JR are implementing which form of control to ensure a successful merger?
A) bureaucratic control
B) technological control
C) direct control
D) ideological control

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bureaucratic control involves the use of rules, procedures, and policies to standardize and regulate behavior within an organization. By implementing an employee handbook with clearly defined job descriptions, reward systems, and disciplinary actions, AJ and JR are creating a bureaucratic control system to ensure consistency and organization within their newly merged business.

AJ and JR Are Two Small Entrepreneurs Who Recently Partnered