Author Question: Management by objectives (MBO) or management by outcomes is a managerial method that focuses ... (Read 68 times)

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

Brenm · **Reply #1 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.