A Potential Problem with Relying on Goals to Motivate Workers

question 30

Multiple Choice

A potential problem with relying on goals to motivate workers is that

• A) they might use unethical means to attain goals.
• B) they might receive praise from a supervisor.
• C) they might receive a sense of satisfaction from a job well done.
• D) it might lead to turnover.

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Definitions:

Simmel

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Dyad

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