A Central Characteristic of Management by Objectives Is That

question 280

Multiple Choice

A central characteristic of management by objectives is that

• A) goals are set by top management and followed without question by others within the organization.
• B) employees are given complete freedom to set their own goals as long as they are consistent with broad guidelines established by top management.
• C) goals are set through a process involving all members of the organization.
• D) it assumes that management must motivate employees, since employees are incapable of motivating themselves.

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