3-10.
Which of the following statements
defines management by objectives
(MBO)?
1.
MBO states a specific goal and
gives the major steps, the
timing of the steps, and the
resources required
2.
Supervisors set the goals and
subordinates have no input to
the planning process
3.
Supervisors and subordinates set
overall goals for the
organization together
4.
MBO states the amount of time,
money, personnel, and other
resources to be used
3-11 .
The purpose of MBO is to set clearly
defined goals everyone can
understand.
1.
True
2.
False
3-12.
What principle is MBO based on?
1.
People are more willing to work
toward a goal they are committed
to
2.
People will do everything
possible to meet the goals they
s et
3.
Both 1 and 2 above
4.
Supervisors should set all the
goals because workers are
basically lazy
3-13.
Which of the following items is NOT
a disadvantage of management by
o b j e c t i v e s?
1.
It may cause leaders to overlook
objectives that cannot be
measured
2.
It forces leaders to focus on
important objectives
3.
It requires more time to use
4.
It increases paperwork
3-14.
You will find the work requirements
for your division in which of the
following divisional documents?
1.
Strategic plans
2 .
Single-use plans
3.
Rules and regulations
4.
All of the above
3-15.
What is the first step in setting
goals for work requirements?
1.
Identify the difference between
the real and ideal situation
2.
Develop a singleuse plan to
implement the change
3.
Recognize the real situation in
your division
4.
Make a commitment to change
3-16.
Which of the following statements
defines the goal setting criteria of
being behavior specific?
1.
Specifies the necessary action
to take
2.
Provides a time schedule or
deadline for reaching the goal
3.
Specifies criteria or check
points for accomplishing the
goal
4.
Tests your ability, but has at.
least a 50 percent chance of
being attained
3-17.
The goal setting criteria of being
measurable is defined by which of
the following statements?
1.
The goal tests your ability, but
has at least a 50 percent chance
of being attained
2 .
The goal specifies criteria or
check points for accomplishing
the goal
3.
The goal provides a time
schedule or deadline for
reaching the goal
4.
The goal specifies the necessary
action to take
3-18.
Which of the following statements
defines realistic but challenging
g o a l s e t t i n g c r i t e r i a ?
1.
Tests your ability, but has at
least a 50 percent chance of
being attained
2 .
Specifies criteria or check
points for accomplishing the
goal
3.
Provides a time schedule or
deadline for reaching the goal
4.
Specifies the necessary action
to take
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