*[https://hbr.org/2005/03/what-great-managers-do What Great Managers Do], Harvard Business Review, 2005
*[https://hbr.org/2005/03/what-great-managers-do What Great Managers Do], Harvard Business Review, 2005
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== Management by objectives ==
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Management by objectives (MBO) is a process where a manager and employee agree on goals and then develop a plan to achieve them. The goal is to align objectives throughout an organization and increase employee participation and commitment. MBO is a strategic approach to enhance the performance of an organization.
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=== Steps in the MBO process ===
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'''1.''' Set goals
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'''2.''' Set realistic goals
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'''3.''' Jointly participate in goal setting, planning, and controlling
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'''4.''' Provide feedback
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'''5.''' Collaborate with employees
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'''6.''' Assess progress
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'''7.''' Reward excellent performance
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'''8.''' Encourage improvement
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'''9.''' Review goals
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=== MBO categorization ===
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MBO objectives can be categorized into three types:
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'''1.''' Strategic: Broad, general objectives determined by company management
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'''2.''' Tactical or Team: More specific objectives set for teams or departments
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'''3.''' Operational or Individual: Specific objectives belonging to an individual