Questions and answers 1. What is the relationship of control to the managers other functions? 2. What are the four steps in the control process? Give a specific example of the control process in an arts setting. 3. Describe the typical steps involved in applying the MBE process. As a system, how does MBE affect an organizations planning process? 4. From your personal experience, describe a situation in which the control system for an organization did or did not work well. Offer suggestions for appropriate improvements, if applicable. 5. What are the four main appraisal methods used in a control system? Briefly evaluate some of the things you have accomplished in the last year. 6. Define the terms management information system and business intelligence systems. 7. How is a budget part of the control system? 8. What are the five types of budgets? Which type or types would be most effective in supporting an arts organization? 9. Outline the typical budget development process