Port Metro Vancouver's Successful Reduction of Container "Dwell Time" Illustrates

question 232

Multiple Choice

Port Metro Vancouver's successful reduction of container "dwell time" illustrates which basic purpose of goal setting?

• A) Goal setting provides direction, guidance, and motivation for managers.
• B) Goal setting helps firms allocate resources.
• C) Goal setting helps to define corporate culture.
• D) Goal setting helps managers assess performance.
• E) It does none of the above.

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