$$Well$-$designed performance evaluation systems accomplish many goals. Consider the following actions and state which goal is being achieved by the$$ action:

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a$.$

Comparing targets to actual results

Providing feedback

b$.$

Providing subunit managers with performance targets

Communicating expectations

c$.$

Comparing actual results with industry standards

Benchmarking

d$.$

Providing bonuses to subunit managers who achieve performance targets

Motivating segment managers

e$.$

Aligning subunit performance targets with company strategy

Promoting goal congruence and coordination

f$.$

Comparing actual results of competitors

Benchmarking

g$.$

Taking corrective actions

Providing feedback

h$.$

Using the adage "you get what you measure" when designing the performance evaluation system