Management by objectives (MBO) has advantages for both staff nurses and nurse managers. One advantage of MBO for staff nurses is that:
a. It is a better managerial plan
b. The standard of evaluation is based on job descriptions
c. It allows nurse managers to use human resources
d. Managers can set the goals
ANS: B
One advantage of MBO for nurses is that the standard of evaluation is based on the characteristics of a specific job and the person who performs it.
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