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Management By Objectives (MBO) and its features

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Management By Objectives (MBO)  

MBO Can be defined as a process whereby the performance goals and objectives are set by each subordinate in collaboration with his superior at the start of the appraisal period.

MBO is both a philosophy and approach of management. It isa process whereby superiors and subordinates jointly identify the common objectives, set the results that should be achieved by the subordinates, assess the contribution of each individuals, and integrate individuals with the organization so as to make he best use of organizational resources. Thus MBO is a system for integrating managerial activities.

According to Koontz and O‘ Donnel, ―MBO is a comprehensive managerial system that integrates many key managerial activities in a systematic manner, consciously directed towards the effective and efficient achievement of organizational objectives.

Features of MBO  

Like other part of management some of important features of MBO are given below,

  • MBO is an approach and philosophy to management and not merely a technique. 
  • MBO gives emphasis opn objectives. 
  • MBO reviews performance periodically. 
  • MBO is concerned with the participation of concerned managers I objective setting and performance reviews. 
  • MBO establishes a community of interest and a shared sense of vision among all the managers
  • Objectives in MBO provide guidelines for appropriate systems and procedures. 


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