Which of the Following Statements About Goals Is Most Likely

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about goals is most likely false?

• A)Determining just how challenging to make goals creates a dilemma for many leaders.
• B)Goal commitment is likely to increase with follower participation in goal setting.
• C)Followers exert the greatest effort when goals are accompanied by feedback.
• D)Easily attainable goals result in higher levels of effort and performance.

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Definitions:

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Kingsley Davis

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