Some MBO Programs Fail to Live Up to Expectations

question 59

Multiple Choice

Some MBO programs fail to live up to expectations. Which of the following is not a common reason that MBO programs fail?

• A) They allow lower-unit managers to participate in setting their own goals.
• B) There are cultural incompatibilities.
• C) There are unrealistic expectations regarding results.
• D) There is a lack of commitment by top management.
• E) There is an unwillingness or inability by management to reward goal accomplishment.

Recognize the role of probability and risk assessment in decision-making processes.

Analyze the impact of framing and presentation of information on decision outcomes.

Explain the evolutionary perspective on human decision-making and problem-solving.

Understand the concepts of bounded rationality and dual-process theory in decision-making.

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