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.

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Definitions:

Special-Interest Effect

The scenario where a small group gains significant benefits from a public policy or action, often at the expense of the larger population.

Lobbyists

Individuals or organizations that attempt to influence governmental policies and decisions in favor of a specific cause or interest they represent.

Bundled Choice

Offering multiple products or services together as a single combined package, often at a reduced price compared to purchasing each item separately.

Pork-Barrel Politics

Pork-barrel politics involve government spending for localized projects secured solely or primarily to bring money to a representative's district; often criticized when it is done to gain favor with local voters.