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- 1. Multiple Choice
Management by Objectives are a practice of implementing...What?
an application system of goal-setting and planning to help individuals and firms become more productive.
a translatable strategy into plans with specific goals and plans that are more relevant to a particular organizational unit.
the organization's plan for achieving its vision, mission, and goals.
a use of collective intelligence gathered from the public, often by the use of social media.
- 2. Multiple Choice
True or False: When creating MBO steps, unit heads will establish goals for their units and report them directly to Top-Level managers, who will guide them to a strategic goal.
True
False
- 3. Multiple Choice
To begin, the correct MBO step is...?
creating action plans to achieve objectives.
reviewing group member proposals.
agreeing on objectives set by the team members or negotiate further.
receiving a set of organizational goals to begin the entire MBO process from top-level management.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following management thinkers invented the concept of MBO?
Elton Mayo
Peter Drucker
Henri Fayol
Douglas McGregor
- 5. Multiple Choice
The eight key areas in which Peter Drucker advises managers to set objectives include all of the following
except:
Productivity
Public responsibility
Inventory control
Manager performance and development
- 6. Multiple Choice
A ___________________ is an approach or scheme for achieving an aim or objective. It usually involves fewer resources and may be less risky. It may therefore not involve senior management because it can be more easily reversed or modified.
Tactic
Strategy
Mission
SMART goal
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not true regarding MBO?
It acts as an effective performance appraisal tool.
The superior evaluates the individual concerned.
It forces management to plan the activities in a systematic way.
Better management and improved communication.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Objectives in MBO are decided by?
Superiors
Subordinates
Mutual consultations of both superior and subordinates
None of the above
- 9. Multiple Choice
True or false: The process of MBO can continue for the life of an organization
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
The MBO process is as follows:
Review performance, establishing organizational goals, establishing unit objectives, reviewing group members' proposals, negotiation or agreeing, and creating action plans to achieve objectives.
Establishing organizational goals, establishing unit objectives, reviewing group members' proposals, negotiating or agreeing, creating action plans to achieve objectives, and review performance.
Creating action plans to achieve objectives, establishing unit objectives, establishing organizational goals, reviewing group members' proposals, negotiations or agreeing, and review performance.
Negotiating or agreeing, reviewing group members' proposals, establish organizational goals, establishing unit objectives, reviewing performance, and creating action plans to achieve objectives.
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