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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Definitions:

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment about someone or something that is not based on reason or actual experience, often manifesting as bias or discrimination.

Communication Differences

Variations in the ways individuals express, receive, and interpret messages, affected by cultural, personal, and situational factors.

Long-Term Orientation

A cultural dimension that values future rewards over immediate gratification, emphasizing perseverance and savings for the future.

Diversity Issues

Challenges and concerns related to the integration and management of individuals of different ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and other demographic variables within an organization or society.