Management by Objectives (MBO) Can Be a Successful Motivator of Employees

Management by objectives (MBO) can be a successful motivator of employees if all of the following exist except:

A) managers set the goals with the understanding that future performance evaluations and rewards will be based on job market conditions
B) managers and employees review past performance and identify objectives for the future
C) employees receive rewards for achieving the goal
D) employees have the competencies to achieve the goal