Which of the following statements about management by objectives (MBO) is INCORRECT?
A) A disadvantage of MBO is that managers are frequently reluctant to give feedback.
B) MBO is a process whereby superior and subordinate managers of an organization jointly identify its common goals
C) Organizations that effectively use MBO are 44.6% more productive than those that don't.
D) MBO can cause employees to neglect important unmeasurable parts of their jobs.
E) MBO can reduce the amount of paperwork within an organization.

Question

Which of the following statements about management by objectives (MBO) is INCORRECT? 
A) A disadvantage of MBO is that managers are frequently reluctant to give feedback.
B) MBO is a process whereby superior and subordinate managers of an organization jointly identify its common goals
C) Organizations that effectively use MBO are 44.6% more productive than those that don't.
D) MBO can cause employees to neglect important unmeasurable parts of their jobs.
E) MBO can reduce the amount of paperwork within an organization.

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MBO increases the amount of paperwork within an organization.

Which of the Following Statements About Management by Objectives (MBO)