Which theorist introduced the concept of management by objectives as a way to manage managers?
a. Rensis Likert
b. Kenneth Blanchard
c. Peter Drucker
d. Tom Peters
ANS: C
Peter Drucker introduced management by objectives as a way to manage managers.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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