Which One of the Following Statements Best Reflects Goal Orientation

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best reflects goal orientation in an organizational setting?

• A) Goals help to move employees toward a sense of self-mastery, which reduces turn-over and burnout.
• B) High performance teams need a set of goals to motivate them, and when those goals are focused on predetermined factors, organizations are more successful.
• C) Multiple and competing goals make the concept of a common purpose challenging; however, the ability to create an environment in which people can communicate and are willing to contribute to action make goal achievement possible.
• D) Management should be accountable for assessing competing goals and ensuring that employees understand the common purpose, regardless of how complex this task may seem.

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