In the company that Carlos works for,he is given a goal of making a certain number of items,while reducing waste by a specific percentage.However,Carlos is allowed the freedom to choose how he will achieve these goals.Carlos' company is utilizing
A) management by objectives.
B) scientific management.
C) job specialization and task analysis.
D) Theory X leadership.

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Carlos' company is utilizing management by objectives (MBO), where specific goals are set and employees are given the autonomy to choose how they will achieve them. The focus is on results and improving performance, rather than on micromanaging the process. Scientific management involves breaking down tasks into small, simple parts, and closely supervising workers to ensure they adhere to predetermined methods. Job specialization and task analysis, while related to scientific management, involve identifying the most effective way to perform each task and assigning workers accordingly. Theory X leadership assumes that employees dislike work and must be closely monitored and coerced into performing their duties. None of these approaches align with the freedom and autonomy that Carlos has been given through the use of MBO.

In the Company That Carlos Works For,he Is Given a Goal