The Performance Evaluation System Should Provide Incentives to Segment Managers

question 37

Multiple Choice

The performance evaluation system should provide incentives to segment managers for coordinating the activities of the subunits and directing them toward the overall company goals.Which of the following performance measurement goals has been described by this statement?

• A) motivating segment managers
• B) promoting goal congruence
• C) providing feedback
• D) benchmarking

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Definitions:

Conflict Management

The practice of identifying and handling conflicts in a sensible, fair, and efficient manner, with the goal of reducing negative outcomes.

Buffers

Mechanisms or measures put in place to reduce the impact of shocks or stresses on a system.

Interdependence

The mutual reliance between two or more groups, organisms, or objects, where each is dependent on the others for success or survival.

Win-Lose

A competitive situation where one party's gain is directly proportional to another party's loss.