Control (Leaving Cert Business): Flashcards
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Define controlling
Define controlling
Monitoring performance to ensure goals met & taking corrective action
4 steps of control process
4 steps of control process
Set targets, measure performance, compare, take corrective action
Define stock control
Define stock control
Monitoring stock levels to meet demand & minimise holding costs
What is EDI?
What is EDI?
Automated system for stock ordering & transaction processing
What is Just-in-Time (JIT)?
What is Just-in-Time (JIT)?
Inventory system where deliveries received precisely when needed
Define quality control
Define quality control
Checking goods/services meet required quality standards at all times
What is a quality circle?
What is a quality circle?
Employees who meet regularly to discuss quality issues
Define credit control
Define credit control
Monitoring goods sold on credit to ensure debts paid fully & on time
What is bad debt?
What is bad debt?
When a debtor fails to pay the full amount they owe
Define financial control
Define financial control
Ensuring business is profitable & has sufficient finance for payments
