MBO Works by Objectives Moving Through the Organization; That Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

MBO works by objectives moving through the organization; that is, top managers set general organizational objectives, which are translated into divisional objectives, which are translated into departmental objectives. The hierarchy ends in individual objectives set by each employee. This is an example of MBO working as objectives ________ through the organization.

• A) move upward
• B) move outward into the community
• C) change significantly
• D) cascade down
• E) become less refined and more generalized

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Definitions:

Reporting Relationships

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