Management by objectives refers to:
A) a program in which the supervisor and the subordinate sit down and map out the goals for the subordinate to accomplish in the upcoming year.
B) a management program that analyzes the processes of a business and tries to redesign them so that all non-value-added activities are eliminated.
C) an organization that is able to adapt to changing situations and pressures; it places a premium on organizations and individuals that can learn from the environment.
D) a program where a business looks at the world leaders in particular processes and attempts to emulate them.
E) a type of organizational in which people with similar skills are pooled for work assignments.

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Management by objectives (MBO) is a management process in which managers and employees work together to set, record, and monitor goals for a specific period of time. It involves a collaborative goal-setting process between a manager and an employee in which specific objectives are agreed upon, progress towards those objectives is monitored, and feedback is provided.

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