Which of the Following Statements About Setting Goals Is True

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about setting goals is true?

• A) Stating goals assures that employees accept and are committed to fulfilling them.
• B) Offering rewards is a weak means to obtain goal commitment.
• C) Participation reduces employee commitment to goals.
• D) Setting specific goals stagnates employee innovation.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense or undesirable behavior.

Reinforcement

A process in psychology and behavior analysis that strengthens a behavior or response due to the application of a stimulus (reward or punishment) after the behavior occurs.

Unpleasant Consequence

An undesirable result or effect that follows a particular action or decision.

Law of Immediate Reinforcement

A principle stating that behaviors are more likely to be repeated when they are immediately followed by a positive reinforcement.