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

Action Goal

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

Aligning subunit performance targets with company strategy

Taking corrective actions

Providing subunit managers with performance targets

Comparing targets to actual results

Providing bonuses to subunit managers who achieve performance targets

Comparing actual results of competitors

Comparing actual results with industry standards