Which of the Following Is the Best Way for Supervisors

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best way for supervisors to use goal setting as a motivational tool?

• A) Supervisors must not set specific goals as it may lead employees to believe the goal is not easily achievable.
• B) Supervisors must set multiple goals and let employees prioritize the goals themselves.
• C) Supervisors must set challenging but reasonably difficult goals which are not unrealistic.
• D) Goals should not be used by supervisors as a frame of reference for task feedback.

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Definitions:

Indirect Format

A communication method where the main point is not stated directly at the beginning but is hinted at or revealed through the course of the message.

Negative Message

Communication that conveys bad news, rejections, or unfavorable decisions, often requiring careful wording to maintain goodwill.

Ethics

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

Bad News

Information that is unpleasant, disappointing, or upsetting to receive or deliver.