When Betsy informed her supervisor that the furniture assemblers at their manufacturing plant were using 20 percent more raw materials in the current month when compared to the preceding months, she was involved in the management function of: .
A. planning.
B. structuring.
C. staffing.
D. controlling.
E. benchmarking.

D. controlling.

Explanation:

Controlling -

It refers to the activity , which helps to avoid any deviation from the pre - defined plans , is referred to as controlling .

It helps to maintain the budget and planning , so that nothing goes out of plan .

The function involves comparing the work performance , measuring performance any relevant corrections etc.

Hence , from the given scenario of the question ,

The correct answer is d.  controlling .

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.

this business is a price setter.

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