Goal-Setting Theory Proposes That Difficult and Specific Goals Lead to ________

question 64

Multiple Choice

Goal-setting theory proposes that difficult and specific goals lead to ________ than do easy or vague goals.

• A) more extrinsic motivation
• B) more absenteeism and turnover
• C) higher motivation and performance
• D) higher stress and conflict on the job

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Definitions:

Machine Hours

A measurement of production time, indicating the total hours that machinery has been operated.

Allocation Base

A factor or criterion used for distributing overhead costs to products or services, based on activities such as direct labor hours or machine hours.

Departmental Overhead Rates

The method of allocating overhead (indirect costs) to specific departments based on relevant criteria, such as department size or usage.

Direct Labor Hour

A direct labor hour is a measure of the amount of time a worker spends directly manufacturing a product or providing a service, often used to allocate labor costs in production.