Classifying and Reviewing the Empirical Work on MBO: Some Implications.

McConkie, Mark L.

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ERIC Number: EJ213933

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Publication Date: 1979-Dec

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Classifying and Reviewing the Empirical Work on MBO: Some Implications.

McConkie, Mark L.

Group and Organization Studies, v4 n4 p461-75 Dec 1979

Classifies work dealing with Management by Objectives (MBO), summarizes major findings of the research and suggests observations regarding implementation and maintenance of MBO programs. Researchers feel positive about MBO. They warn of the moderating powers of intervening variables. Properly maintained, MBO will do what it is designed to do. (Author/BEF)

Descriptors: Administration, Employees, Interpersonal Relationship, Management by Objectives, Management Systems, Objectives, Personnel Management, Systems Approach

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Bibliographies

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Language: English

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