[kənˈtroʊl ˈsaɪkəl]
Definition: is the development of standards and criteria, the comparison with them of real results and the adoption of the necessary corrective actions. There are three distinct stages in the control procedure: the development of standards and criteria, the comparison of actual results with them and the adoption of the necessary corrective actions. At each stage a set of various measures is implemented. Control cycle should be comprehensive, should be carried out by every manager. Well-organized control cycle allows the manager to predict a change in the situation and adapt to changing reality.
Control cycle in a sentence:
- Control cycle is the comparison of the actual results achieved with the established standards.
- The second stage of the control cycle provides an assessment that serves as the basis for deciding whether to initiate actions.
Synonyms and related words: management, control, authority
