The Primary Managerial Purpose of Setting Objectives Is to

Multiple Choice

The primary managerial purpose of setting objectives is to

A) ensure that deliberately vague language such as "reducing costs" and "becoming more efficient" is used to provide managers with more latitude in setting stretch objectives for the company.
B) designate strategic outcomes as lagging indicators.
C) balance the scorecard of financial and strategic objectives.
D) designate financial outcomes as leading indicators.
E) convert the strategic vision into specific performance targets.