You observe the department manager at a local grocery store inspecting an incoming shipment of produce to make sure nothing is rotten. What type of control is taking place here: feedforward, concurrent, or feedback? How do you know?

Feedforward Control

A management technique that focuses on regulating future actions based on projections and forecasts to prevent problems before they occur.

Concurrent Control

A management strategy that involves monitoring and adjusting ongoing activities and processes to ensure they align with goals and standards, aiming to fix problems as they occur.

Feedback Control

A process management technique where outputs are monitored and adjustments are made to maintain desired performance.