Management by Objectives (MBO) Is a Management System in Which

question 33

Multiple Choice

Management by objectives (MBO) is a management system in which specific performance goals are _______________.

• A) developed that can be easily accomplished by all employees
• B) jointly determined by employees and their managers
• C) delegated by top managers to lower level managers
• D) developed in such a manner that the employees are self-directed and do not need supervision
• E) delegated by supervisors to employees

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