For MBO to be used as an OD intervention, it should include _____.
a. a team approach to setting and reviewing targets
b. shared trust between the subordinate and manager
c. a real concern for personal career goals as well as for organization goals
d. all of the above
e. answers b and c
Question 2
Ryobi is a large, international power tool manufacturer that develops affordable, high-quality products, such as drills, circular saws, and routers, for both homeowners and craftspeople.
As the company continues to grow, its top executives want to ensure that employees are appropriately paid for their performance and that financial incentives are both fair and effective. Currently, the firm provides merit raises based on performance appraisals; however, executives are considering changing the current incentive plan.
Which of the following, if true, undermines the argument that Ryobi should discontinue all merit raises?
A) Ryobi employees have expressed that they would prefer stock options to merit raises.
B) Ryobi managers have not received significant training about conducting performance appraisals.
C) Ryobi managers have noticed significant productivity improvements among employees who receive merit raises.
D) Ryobi's top executives receive a combination of base salary and stock options to encourage them to focus on the firm's strategic goals.
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Approach used to determine the evolutionary relationships among many animal species using molecular
Species currently endangered in Canada include (a) the Burrowing Owl, Athene cunicularia; (b) Taylor
Pathogenic microorganisms include (A) bacteria, (B) viruses, (C) protozoa, and (D) helminths.
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