Question

Lyell is a sales representative for the Nutty Boys Nut Butter Company. He is about to meet with his manager to review his progress toward meeting the sales objectives they agreed to at the beginning of the year. Lyell likes the fact that managers at Nutty Boys listen to their subordinates' ideas and get everyone involved in setting goals and objectives. Lyell's experience suggests that Nutty Boys is utilizing __________.A. management by objectives (MBO).
B. programmed management.
C. the program evaluation and review technique (PERT).
D. scientific management.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. management by objectives (MBO).

Explanation:

Lyell's experience suggests that Nutty Boys is utilizing management by objectives (MBO).

Management by objectives (MBO) is a strategic management model that aims to improve the performance of an organization by clearly defining objectives that are agreed to by both management and employees.

In the scenario, it was stated that ''Lyell likes the fact that managers at Nutty Boys listen to their subordinates' ideas and get everyone involved in setting goals and objectives.''

Hence, her experience matches the definition of Management By Objectives.