Which of the Following Goals Is Most Appropriate for an MBO

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following goals is most appropriate for an MBO program?

• A)increase sales this quarter
• B)improve training programs
• C)decrease waste by 6 percent over the next six months
• D)reduce costs by 4 percent

Recognize the importance of organizational diagnosis in understanding the current state and facilitating change.

Comprehend the various methodologies and interventions used in organizational change, including action research, appreciative inquiry, parallel learning structures, and future search.

Understand the concepts of driving and restraining forces in organizational change.

Identify the different types of resistance to change and strategies to manage them.

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