The answer is: "Feedforward." As correctly mentioned, "feedforward control" is a method of gathering information about performance deficiencies BEFORE they occur. Feedforward control monitors inputs rather than outputs.
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Let us consider the other answer choices:
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"Feedback control" is a method of gathering information about performance deficiencies AFTER they occur.
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"Stasis" is incorrect. Organizational stasis often results when there is too little conflict in the workplace and often burdens the manager with excessive responsibility. "Stasis" is not a "mechanism of control" and does not involve "gathering information".
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"Preemptive control" involves planning to deter or prevent anticipated—or even potentially anticipated outcomes or events [including—and especially—undesirable ones, such as fraud] from happening in the first place.
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"Concurrent control" is a method of gathering information about performance deficiencies AS they occur.
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The correct answer is: Feedforward [control].
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