Which of the Following Statements About Research on Management by Objectives

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about research on management by objectives (MBO) is correct?

• A)Research results have revealed mixed effects on productivity,with almost as many negative results as positive results.
• B)Improvement in productivity following an MBO program is strongly related to the level of commitment by top management.
• C)There have been few studies on the results of MBO.
• D)Research has shown strong effects of MBO on employee job satisfaction.

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Definitions:

Invested Assets

Assets in which funds have been placed with the expectation of generating income or profit.

Investment Centers

Parts of an organization with direct control over investments and revenues, and responsibility for generating profits, often evaluated through return on investment (ROI) measures.

Profit Centers

Sections or branches of a business that are responsible for generating revenue and are evaluated based on their profitability.

Cost Centers

Parts of an organization that do not directly produce revenue but incur costs, for which managers are responsible for controlling expenses.