In terms of Shermerhorn's description of productivity and organisational performance, when goals have been achieved, but resources were wasted, it would be described as which of the following?

Question

A.
Effective and efficient

B.
Efficient, but not effective

C.
Effective, but not efficient

D.
Neither effective nor efficient

Answer 1

In Shermerhorn's framework, if goals have been achieved but resources were wasted, it would be described as:

C. Effective, but not efficient.

This means that the organization is successful in reaching its goals (effective) but is not using its resources in a way that minimizes waste (not efficient).