________ Is Based on the Notion That Setting Ambitious but Attainable

question 52

Multiple Choice

________ is based on the notion that setting ambitious but attainable goals will improve motivation and performance if the goals are accepted, accompanied by feedback, and facilitated by organizational conditions.

• A) Theory J
• B) Goal-setting theory
• C) Scientific management
• D) The principle of performance feedback

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Definitions:

Northern Democrats

A faction of the Democratic Party in the 19th century United States, especially before the Civil War, that was based in the northern states and opposed to the extension of slavery into new territories.

Republican Government

A governmental structure where authority is vested in officials elected by the citizens, and these officials govern based on legal statutes.

Urban Laborers

Workers who are employed in cities across various industries, often dealing with manual labor or specialized tasks in construction, manufacturing, and services.

Presidential Leadership

The skills, actions, and management style of a president in guiding the executive branch of government, national policy, and public opinion.