The Two Desirable Organizational Outcomes of the Goal Setting Process

question 3

Multiple Choice

The two desirable organizational outcomes of the goal setting process are

• A) producing a logical and complete plan and adding value to the organization's ability to achieve its mission
• B) letting employees know management cares and working on employees' individual futures
• C) working with employees in teams and locking the employees into achieving their goals
• D) defining a plan of action and execution of that plan

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Definitions:

Attitude

A psychological tendency expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor, shaping how we perceive and interact with the world.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to attribute others' behaviors to their character rather than to external factors.

Cognitive Dissonance

The discomfort in one's psyche caused by the coexistence of several contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.

Attribution

Attribution involves the process of explaining the causes or reasons behind behaviors or events, including the inference of personal traits or external circumstances.