Goal-Setting Theory Proposes That Specific, Challenging Goals Increase Motivation and Performance

question 29

True/False

Goal-setting theory proposes that specific, challenging goals increase motivation and performance when the goals are accepted by subordinates and these subordinates receive feedback to indicate their progress toward goal achievement.

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