MBO - Is it Passe?

Article Abstract:

The historical development of management-by-objectives (MBO) is reviewed. A six page questionnaire was sent to 150 companies in California. The questions focused on whether or not the company used MBO as a management technique and gathering information on other human resource management programs used by the company. Results indicate that MBO is utilized by seventy-nine per cent of the companies, with incentive plans having the next highest program usage. Responses to statements in the questionnaire are given in tables as varying levels of agreement or disagreement. MBO is still the most widely used method of performance appraisal in the California companies surveyed.

Methods, Performance, Planning, Evaluation, Management, Surveys, California, Corporations, Management by objectives

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Shot in the dark

Article Abstract:

Floodlight failures at various Premier League soccer grounds in the UK prompted the league to ask electrical contractor Haden Building Management to evaluate the problem and suggest solutions. The company began by analysing the total electrical system and advised on its interactions. As a result of the overhaul, the Premier League is introducing new procedures that should ensure more reliable floodlighting.

Contracts, Lighting, Electricians, Soccer fields, Haden Building Management

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The most hated man in baseball

Article Abstract:

Scott Boras, a sports agent for many coveted baseball players, is disliked by many baseball executives because of his tactics to get his players high-paying contracts. Among Boras' achievements was getting a multi-million dollar contract for rookie J.D. Drew before he even appeared in his first minor league game.

Cover Story, Behavior, Sports agents, Boras, Scott

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