Select the correct response$($s$)$ to the following questions. For each question, check all that apply.

Which of the following are common barriers to planning and goal setting? Check all that apply.

There are not enough resources to meet the goals

The language used in goal setting is not easily understood by managers.

Rewards are not aligned with goals.

Managers are afraid they will not meet the goals.

Which of the following are ways to overcome the difficulties of planning and goal setting? Check all that apply.

Give the organization in a centralized, hierarchical structure.

Update goals and plans so they stay relevant when the environment changes.

Ensure that managers understand the benefits of goals and plans.

Invite managers to participate in making goals and plans.

Which of the following are benefits of management by objectives $($MBO$)?$ Check all that apply.

Better understanding of goals and plans

More emphasis on qualitative measures

Higher employee motivation

Less record keeping

When management by objectives $($MBO$)$ is not successful, what are some common reasons for the failure? Check all that apply.

Goal setting is unsystematic, resulting in misalignment.

Qualitative goals are not included.

Top management does not support the process.

The record keeping is too burdensome.

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