Documenting results to measure performance, and to facilitate corrective actions is part of which ICS management characteristic?

• A. Management by Objectives
• B. Comprehensive Resource Management
• C. Accountability
• D. Incident Action Planning

Answer: (A)

Management by Objectives in ICS focuses on setting clear, measurable objectives and using documentation of results to monitor performance and guide corrective actions. By establishing targets, teams continuously record what was planned versus what actually occurred and what remains to be done. This creates a feedback loop: compare performance to objectives, identify gaps, and adjust tactics or resources to get back on track. The emphasis is on using documented results to drive improvements and ensure actions stay aligned with incident goals. While planning processes and accountability certificates are part of the broader system, the ongoing measurement and corrective-action cycle described here is the essence of Management by Objectives.