ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE FUNCTIONS SERVED BY OBJECTIVES EXCEPT

86. All of the following are functions served by objectives EXCEPT:

a. communicate philosophies and provide direction

b. motivate employees

c. clarify executives’ thinking

d. form the basis for control

e. guarantee market performance

ANS: E

Objectives serve four functions: communicate, motivate, clarify, and aid in the control function.

PTS: 1

REF: 37

OBJ: 02-7

TOP: AACSB Reflective Thinking

KEY: CB&E Model Strategy

MSC: BLOOMS Level IV Analysis