Imagine that Kristen McKay is a manager at a company specializing in bread and bread-baking paraphernalia. Kristen performs all the normal management functions outlined in your textbook.
-When Ms. McKay compares projected sales to actual sales in her department, she is performing the ________ function of management.
A) planning
B) organizing
C) leading
D) controlling
E) reacting

Question

Imagine that Kristen McKay is a manager at a company specializing in bread and bread-baking paraphernalia. Kristen performs all the normal management functions outlined in your textbook. 
-When Ms. McKay compares projected sales to actual sales in her department, she is performing the ________ function of management.
A) planning
B) organizing
C) leading
D) controlling
E) reacting

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ms. McKay is performing the controlling function of management when she compares projected sales to actual sales in her department. The controlling function involves ensuring that activities are on track and correcting any deviations from plans.  By comparing projected sales to actual sales, Ms. McKay is checking whether her department is meeting its sales targets and taking corrective action if necessary.

Imagine That Kristen McKay Is a Manager at a Company