Question

Which of the following is a purpose served by goals? a.They allow other aspects of planning to progress independently. b.They provide an effective mechanism for evaluation and control. c.They help everyone work toward different objectives. d.They discourage hierarchical segregation in organizations.

Answer 1

Answer: b.They provide an effective mechanism for evaluation and control

Explanation:

Goals are vital to any organization as it gives direction to where the organization is going and why they exist. Most organization can be simply understood by how their goals are detailed. The purpose which goals serve provide a mechanism for evaluation and control, performance can be rated in the future based on how today's goals where achieved this forms a yardstick to how to plan better and what decision to take next.