In the context of the cascade approach to objective setting,an organization's long-term objectives and strategies are formulated based on its:
A) short-term performance objectives.
B) divisional and departmental objectives.
C) mission statement.
D) human resource objectives.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Long-term objectives and strategies are formulated based on the organization's mission statement. These can then be used to establish short-term performance objectives. Short-term performance objectives generally have a time schedule and are expressed quantitatively. Divisional and departmental objectives are then derived from the organization's short-term performance objectives. Establishing organizational, divisional, and departmental objectives in this manner has been called the cascade approach to objective setting.

In the Context of the Cascade Approach to Objective Setting,an