In order for an organization to achieve its goals, managers and work groups need to strive to ensure that a group's ________ performance comes as close as possible to its ________ performance.
A) actual; targeted
B) actual; potential
C) potential; latent
D) actual; forecasted

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Actual performance refers to the current level of performance, while potential performance refers to the possible or maximum level of performance that a group could achieve. By striving to close the gap between actual and potential performance, managers and work groups can improve the organization's overall performance and achieve its goals. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because targeted, latent, and forecasted performance are not directly related to the group's current or possible level of performance.

In Order for an Organization to Achieve Its Goals, Managers