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:

Verbal Participation

The extent to which individuals contribute to discussions or communication through spoken words.

Conjunctive Tasks

Tasks in which group performance is limited by the performance of the poorest group member.

Formal Work Groups

Groups that are established by organizations to facilitate the achievement of organizational goals.

Informal Work Groups

Informal work groups are naturally occurring social groups within an organization that form based on common interests, friendships, or shared tasks, but are not officially structured by the organization.