Question

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

• A. Managers should only act when deviations are extremely large
• B. Managers should focus only on unimportant tasks
• C. All activities should be continuously monitored
• D. Exceptions in policy should be avoided at any cost

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Managers should only act when deviations are extremely large

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