Management by objectives is criticized for placing too much emphasis on all of the following EXECPT:
A) goal-oriented rewards.
B) goal-oriented punishments.
C) top-down goals.
D) goals that are easily stated in objective terms.
E) group instead of individual goals.

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Management by objectives (MBO) is a strategic management model that aims to improve the performance of an organization by clearly defining objectives that are agreed to by both management and employees. The criticism of MBO often focuses on its emphasis on individual goals and objectives, goal-oriented rewards and punishments, the setting of goals in a top-down manner, and the preference for goals that can be easily quantified. It does not typically emphasize group goals over individual goals, making option E the correct answer as it is not a common criticism of MBO.

Management by Objectives Is Criticized for Placing Too Much Emphasis