A large tire manufacturing facility tracks numerous safety indicators and provides frequent safety training. Each month, if no incidents or unsafe conditions occur, the employees receive a small bonus. The tire manufacturer is using controls to Multiple Choice decentralize decision making and facilitate teamwork. detect opportunities and increase innovation. adapt to change and uncertainty. provide performance feedback.

A large tire manufacturing facility tracks numerous safety indicators and provides frequent safety training. Each month, if no incidents or unsafe conditions occur, the employees receive a small bonus. The tire manufacturer is using controls to Multiple Choice decentralize decision making and facilitate teamwork. detect opportunities and increase innovation. adapt to change and uncertainty. provide performance feedback.

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

ISBN:9780998625768

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter9: The Strategic Management Process: Achieving And Sustaining Competitive Advantage

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3CTQ: How is tying rewards to improved sustainability performance a form of strategic control?

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