traditional control methods

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…is based upon the questioning of subordinates face to face. Naturally, in larger companies, less direct interaction among personnel is possible. Thus, in large companies, the interactive control systems are implemented by holding weekly meetings among senior management and department heads. Based on reports from each department, management can evaluate strengths and weaknesses (i.e. unexpected volume of sales of a certain product or decreased revenue from another) and adjust their goals and targets accordingly.