management by objectives

management by objectives
management by objectives ˌmanagement by obˈjectives abbreviation MBO noun [uncountable] HUMAN RESOURCES
the activity of controlling an activity and measuring performance in relation to particular aims:

• Management by objectives works well at lower levels of the organization where tasks are well defined.

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management by objectives UK US noun [U] (ABBREVIATION MBO, also management by results, also MBR)
HR, WORKPLACE, MANAGEMENT a style of management that involves giving people particular things to do in relation to particular aims, and measuring how well they do them: »

Management by objectives is a tried and tested way of keeping your employees on track and aware of how well they are performing.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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