The Management-By-Objectives Performance Evaluation Approach Is Based Upon Which of the Following

question 22

Multiple Choice

The management-by-objectives performance evaluation approach is based upon which of the following premises?

• A) when management sets goals for employees, goals are more likely to be met
• B) achieving objectives will produce satisfied employees
• C) employees are more motivated to achieve goals when they are jointly agreed upon by employees and supervisors
• D) there is little connection between performance and objectives
• E) the best approach is to have employee goals cascade into manager goals

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Definitions:

Competency-Based Pay

A salary system that bases compensation on an employee's skills, abilities, and performance rather than job title or position alone.

Commission Pay

A form of compensation based on a percentage of sales or profits generated by an employee, commonly used in sales roles to motivate performance.

Profit Sharing

Any procedure by which an employer pays, or makes available to all regular employees, in addition to base pay, special current or deferred sums based on the profits of the enterprise

Job Classification System

A system of job evaluation in which jobs are classified and grouped according to a series of predetermined wage grades.