If outputs and outcomes are unknown by management,

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Effective management requires a clear understanding of both outputs and outcomes in order to set goals, develop strategies and allocate resources. Without this information, management cannot accurately measure success or determine whether resources are being used efficiently, making effective management impossible. While unclear incentives (A), lack of quality planning (C), and organizational structure issues (D) may be potential outcomes of this lack of information, they are secondary to the fundamental problem of ineffective management.

If Outputs and Outcomes Are Unknown by Management