The Purpose of Setting Specific Quantitative Goals Is

question 29

Multiple Choice

The purpose of setting specific quantitative goals is:

• A)to make sure that employees are held accountable for achieving the stated goals.
• B)to ascertain whether or not the company has successfully avoided any potential labor surpluses or shortages.
• C)to collect data about current employees, measure their performances, and compare it with global standards in order to get a better idea of the firm's international competence.
• D)to focus attention on a problem and provide a benchmark for determining the relative success of any programs aimed at redressing a pending labor shortage or surplus.
• E)to predict areas within the organization where there will be future labor shortages or surpluses.

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