Hector Is Interested in Using Goals in Order to Motivate

question 28

Multiple Choice

Hector is interested in using goals in order to motivate his employees. He should remember the following in order to effectively utilize goals: ______.

• A) Goals are best set by the leader, regardless of the relevance of the goal to the individual employee.
• B) The degree to which a person is committed to a goal influences their willingness to persist and attain it.
• C) Easy goals are more motivating than challenging goals.
• D) Nonspecific goals such as "do your best" are more effective than specific goals.

Understand the different negative behaviors and effects within teams and groups, such as the bad apple effect, free rider effect, and sucker effect.

Identify the characteristics and consequences of groupthink.

Recognize the role of cohesiveness in teams and its impact on team productivity and decision-making.

Distinguish between various team dysfunctions, including lack of accountability, avoidance of responsibility, and absence of trust.

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Definitions:

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The Gregorian calendar's eighth month.

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