Goals Are Most Likely to Improve Motivation and Performance When

question 158

Essay

Goals are most likely to improve motivation and performance when three conditions are met. Describe
these three conditions.

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Definitions:

Process Inadequacy

A situation where existing procedures are insufficient to meet objectives or solve problems effectively.

Uncertainty

The state of having limited knowledge where it is impossible to exactly describe existing states, future outcomes, or the likelihood of events.

Growth Mindset

A belief or approach that abilities and intelligence can be developed with effort, learning, and persistence.

Fixed Mindset

A belief that one's abilities, intelligence, and talents are fixed traits and cannot be significantly developed.