Lyell is a sales representative for the Nutty Boys Nut Butter Company. He is about to meet with his manager to review his progress toward meeting the sales objectives they agreed to at the beginning of the year. Lyell likes the fact that managers at Nutty Boys listen to their subordinates' ideas and get everyone involved in setting goals and objectives. Lyell's experience suggests that Nutty Boys is utilizing
A) scientific management.
B) management by objectives (MBO).
C) the program evaluation and review technique (PERT).
D) programmed management.

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Management by objectives is a system of goal setting that involves a cycle of discussion, review, and evaluation among managers and subordinates within an organization. The process is designed to improve motivation by getting employees involved in setting goals and objectives.

Lyell Is a Sales Representative for the Nutty Boys Nut