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In the controlling process, the principle of management by exception means:

AManagers should only act when deviations are extremely large

BManagers should focus only on unimportant tasks

CAll activities should be continuously monitored

DExceptions in policy should be avoided at any cost

Answer:

A. Managers should only act when deviations are extremely large

Read Explanation:

  • Management by exception means focusing managerial attention on major deviations from standards, leaving minor variations to routine checks.


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