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.

Learn about the influence of group norms and informal channels on ethical behaviors and organizational culture.

Understand the concepts of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and their roles in behavior.

Differentiate between various theories related to motivation and emotion.

Recognize the effects of autonomy, self-efficacy, and relatedness on motivation.

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