MBO

abbreviation for

, Business.

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

MBO

abbreviation for

1. management buyout

Word History and Origins

Origin of MBO¹

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

Dave Cassar, the global head of international for MBO Partners, the company that commissioned the report, believes a similar trend is happening in Europe.

From BBC

About 10.9 million Americans last year described themselves as digital nomads — people who work remotely and tend to travel from place to place — up from 7.3 million in 2019, according to MBO Partners, which provides services for self-employed workers.

From New York Times

There were 10.9 million digital nomads in the US by the end of last year, according to a study by business consultancy MBO Partners.

From BBC

Even before the pandemic, the number of remote workers worldwide was growing: Research from the consulting firm MBO Partners found that the number of independent workers in the United States, which includes consultants, freelancers and temporary workers, was around 41 million in 2019.

From New York Times