A manager had a goal to reduce the expenses incurred by the sales force. He examined the weekly expense sheets prepared by the individual salespeople and met with those who needed to further reduce their expenses. Which accepted method for tracking progress toward goal achievement was he using?
A)setting realistic and attainable goals
B)gathering and providing performance feedback
C)developing concrete action plans
D)making sure goals are measurable

Question

A manager had a goal to reduce the expenses incurred by the sales force. He examined the weekly expense sheets prepared by the individual salespeople and met with those who needed to further reduce their expenses. Which accepted method for tracking progress toward goal achievement was he using?
A)setting realistic and attainable goals  
B)gathering and providing performance feedback  
C)developing concrete action plans  
D)making sure goals are measurable

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The manager is using performance feedback to track progress towards the goal of reducing expenses. By examining the expense sheets and meeting with salespeople who need to further reduce their expenses, the manager is providing feedback on their performance and helping them make adjustments to achieve the goal.

A Manager Had a Goal to Reduce the Expenses Incurred