which nims management characteristics includes developing and issuing assignments

 The National Incident Management System (NIMS) management characteristic that includes developing and issuing assignments is "Management by Objectives." This characteristic involves establishing specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objectives and then developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to achieve those objectives. The Management by Objectives characteristic emphasizes clear direction and effective resource allocation to accomplish incident objectives.