Translation guide
A management approach where managers and employees agree on specific, measurable goals, and progress is reviewed periodically. In Japanese business contexts, this is often referred to by the borrowed term MBO, or described using phrases about goal-based management.
management by objectives
Direct translation, commonly used in business contexts.
MBO
The English abbreviation is widely understood in Japanese business.
Referring to the concept or system of management by objectives.
The standard Japanese translation for 'management by objectives'. Used in business textbooks and formal settings.
Our company has introduced management by objectives.
The English abbreviation is very common in Japanese business, often used in meetings and documents.
Let's set our MBO goals for this term.
Literally 'goal management system'. Often used in HR contexts to describe the formal system.
We will review the management by objectives system.
Describing the action or process of managing using objectives.
A natural way to describe the process: 'manage by setting goals'. More conversational than the formal term.
He is good at managing by setting objectives.
A more formal way to say 'conduct goal-based management'. Suitable for reports.
In Japanese business settings, the abbreviation MBO (エムビーオー) is widely recognized and often preferred for brevity. However, in formal documents or when explaining the concept to those unfamiliar with the term, 目標による管理 is clearer.
Please check the progress of the MBO.
Each department is practicing management by objectives.