Carlos works for a company in which he is given a goal of making a certain number of items, while reducing waste by a specific percentage. However, Carlos is allowed the freedom to choose how he will achieve these goals. Carlos' company is utilizing
A)management by objectives.
B)scientific management.
C)job specialization and task analysis.
D)Theory X leadership.

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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. The scenario with Carlos, where he is given specific goals but has the freedom to choose how to achieve them, aligns with the principles of MBO. This approach focuses on setting and agreeing to achievable goals to improve organizational performance, rather than dictating the methods to achieve these goals.

Carlos Works for a Company in Which He Is Given