Question

Dane works as a sales representative for the Better Butter Company. He is about to meet with his manager to review his progress toward meeting the sales objectives they agreed to at the beginning of the year. Dane likes the fact that managers at Better Butter listen to their subordinates' ideas and get everyone involved in setting goals and objectives. Dane's experience suggests that Better Butter is utilizing:

A. scientific management.
B.management by objectives (MBO).
C. the program evaluation and review technique (PERT).
D. programmed management.

Answer 1

Answer:

Management by objectives(MBO).

Explanation:

Management by objectives is a management model whose aim is to improve the performance of an organization by directing eack worker on things that should be done in the workplace. It helps the employees to understand their various duties and roles in the organization as it clearly defines the responsibility of each worker.

Management by objectives ensure proper communication between each and every one of the employees in the organization thereby leading to commited and inspired workers who are willing to work together for the success and growth of the company.

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is B.

Explanation: Management by objectives (MBO) is a strategic management model or a personnel management technique which aims to improve the performance of an organization by clearly outlining the objectives which are agreed to by both the management and the employees.

According to this theory, for each member of the organization to have a say in goal setting and action to be taken will encourage participation and commitment among employees, as well as aligning with objectives stated by the organization.