Management by objectives (MBO) (as applied to nursing service)

Area of Science:

• Organizational Behavior
• Management Science

Background:

• Management by Objectives (MBO) is a recognized strategy for organizational motivation.
• Effective MBO implementation necessitates substantial time, energy, and organizational backing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of Management by Objectives on individual motivation and performance.
• To highlight MBO's role as a systemic approach enhancing organizational planning.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature and case studies on MBO implementation.
• Analysis of organizational dynamics influenced by MBO.

Main Results:

• Properly utilized MBO positively influences individual motivation and performance, as demonstrated by Tosi and Carroll (1968).
• MBO serves as a significant organizational advantage by improving strategic planning.
• The MBO process encourages administrators to view organizational components holistically.

Conclusions:

• Management by Objectives is a practical tool for boosting employee motivation and performance.
• MBO fosters a clearer understanding of organizational interdependencies and improves planning capabilities.