The MBO technique has been criticized for putting too much emphasis on achieving goals (ends) and not enough on the methods people use to achieve them (means). Discuss if it is/isn't a flaw in the technique or how managers apply it. How might a balanced emphasis on ends and means be achieved?

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The MBO technique has been criticized for putting too much emphasis on achieving goals (ends) and not enough on the methods people use to achieve them (means).

Discuss if it is/isn't a flaw in the technique or how managers apply it.

How might a balanced emphasis on ends and means be achieved? 

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