Goal-Setting Theory Has Been Tested in a Variety of Settings

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Multiple Choice

Goal-setting theory has been tested in a variety of settings. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the findings of these studies?

• A)Goal setting is an important way for managers to convert motivation into improved job performance.
• B)Goal difficulty and goal specificity are closely related to performance.
• C)Little is currently known about how individuals accept and become committed to goals.
• D)Goal setting may focus too much on the short-term at the expense of long-term issues.
• E)Goals set for organizations as a whole are typically more effective than goals set for individual employees.

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Demand Curves

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