One Problem with Qualitative Goals Is That They

question 179

Multiple Choice

One problem with qualitative goals is that they

• A) reward inappropriate goal setting.
• B) are easily measured,so managers tend to overuse them as performance benchmarks.
• C) are difficult to measure and thus are not good indicators of success or failure.
• D) are usually inappropriate when viewed in the context of the organization's mission.
• E) usually involve unattainable performance standards.

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Definitions:

Sum of Squares

The total squared difference between each observation and the mean of the data set, used in statistical analysis to measure variation.

Mean Absolute Deviation

A measure of variability that shows the average distance between each data point and the mean of the dataset.

Assignable Variation

Variation in a process that can be traced to specific causes, as opposed to random variation.

Specific Events

Distinct occurrences or outcomes with defined characteristics, often analyzed in probability and statistical studies.