Question

Use your knowledge of management by objectives to answer the question below. Which of the following are advantages of management by objectives? Check all that apply.

A. Employees are motivated to do whatever it takes to reach the goals
B. Goals are more likely to be achieved because management and employees focus their efforts on doing so
C. Aligns individual and departmental goals with company goals
D. Managers and employees are focused on the methods and processes used to attain goals, not just the results

Answer 1

A. Employees are motivated to do whatever it takes to reach the goals.

B. Goals are more likely to be achieved because management and employees focus their efforts on doing so.

C. Aligns individual and departmental goals with company goals.

Step-by-step explanation:

A, B and C selected above are advantages of management by objectives.

Management by Objectives (MBO) also called Management by Results, is a style of management in which management consults with employees in setting goals and objectives for the organization.

They then work together and focus on achieving the set goals and objectives, one after the other, and performances of employees are appraised according to set standards as they go along.

Since the employees are involved in setting the goals, they are highly motivated to work towards achieving them.