The tendency for managers to behave like the performance metrics are the strategic objectives is known as

A) metrics errors
B) motivated reasoning
C) surrogation
D) common measures bias

Surrogation

The substitution of a performance measure (or target) for the strategy or objective it was intended to assess, potentially misaligning organizational goals.

Performance Metrics

Quantitative measures used to assess, compare, and track performance or production over time.

Strategic Objectives

Targets or goals that an organization aims to achieve, which are designed to further its long-term interests.