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Title: Management by objectives (MBO) or management by outcomes is a managerial method that focuses ...
Post by: c0205847 on Jul 8, 2018
Management by objectives (MBO) or management by outcomes is a managerial method that focuses attention on:
 
  a. Organizational goals
  b. Unit goals
  c. Individual achievement
  d. Teamwork

Question 2

Management by objectives (MBO) has advantages for both staff nurses and nurse managers. One advantage of MBO for staff nurses is that:
 
  a. It is a better managerial plan
  b. The standard of evaluation is based on job descriptions
  c. It allows nurse managers to use human resources
  d. Managers can set the goals
Title: Management by objectives (MBO) or management by outcomes is a managerial method that focuses ...
Post by: Brenm on Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
MBO focuses attention on individual achievement, motivates individuals to accomplish, and measures performance in terms of results.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
One advantage of MBO for nurses is that the standard of evaluation is based on the characteristics of a specific job and the person who performs it.