I have selected some examples to illustrate the diversity of contexts, and uses. You use your holistic goal in deciding what actions to take by comparing alternative actions to find the one or more likely to move you toward your goal. In general, we find any alternatives seems likely to move us toward some aspects of our goal, but not necessarily so for all aspects. We can select the best alternative with some balance we select, or search for still better alternatives. Often we balance progressive steps against regressive steps by selecting those with rapidly responding progress and anticipate changing with another action to offset regressive effects before they begin to appear.
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After taking any action, the actual results eventually will differ from the expected. Therefore, good management requires careful monitoring the actual results so that a change may be made as soon as possible when results begin to deviate from a path leading toward your goal. Obtain Permission .