MBO

American  

abbreviation

Business.

1. management by objectives: a system in which managers and their employees jointly decide on goals, areas of responsibility, and desired results.

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MBO British  

abbreviation

1. management buyout

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Etymology

Origin of MBO

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Almost 17 million U.S. employees describe themselves as digital nomads, more than double the pre-pandemic number, according to MBO Partners, a firm that connects companies with freelance talent.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2023

The MBO was led by PDG chief executive Jerry Francis, who has been with the business for almost 20 years.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2015

But according to a report from MBO Partners, a company that provides consulting services to independent contractors, about 17.7 million Americans last year worked more than half time as independent contributors, among them project workers.

From New York Times • Aug. 16, 2014

Recently, a study by MBO Partners projected that there could be 70 million free agents by 2020, creating a workplace environment with more free agents than full-time employees.

From Time • Feb. 17, 2012

Brennan was brought in 13 years ago to refocus it, and in 2005 led the MBO, which bought out both the founders and 3i, and brought in its North American distributor as an investor.

From The Guardian • Oct. 9, 2010