Management by Objectives Is Most Effective in Organizations That

question 342

Multiple Choice

Management by objectives is most effective in organizations that

• A) are relatively stable.
• B) are faced with rapidly changing conditions.
• C) rely heavily on the principles of scientific management.
• D) are subject to extensive government regulation.

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