Question

Non-traditional control devices are based on _____________.

• A. Non-scientific methods
• B. Scientific methods
• C. Conventional methods
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Scientific methods

Modern techniques of controlling are those which are of recent origin and are comparatively new in management literature. These techniques provide a refreshingly new scientific ways in which various aspects of an organisation can be controlled. These include:

(a) Return on investment

(b) Ratio analysis

(c) Responsibility accounting

(d) Management audit

(e) PERT and CPM

(f) Management information system