One of the Paradoxes of Emphasizing Goal Setting to Motivate

question 83

Multiple Choice

One of the paradoxes of emphasizing goal setting to motivate performance is that

• A)Establishing and monitoring goals and performance takes time away from the actual tasks of the organization.
• B)Goals only work in a relaxed, collaborate environment.
• C)Goals tend to de-motivate employees
• D)Goals do not change, but the business environment does change.
• E)Goals inhibit creativity

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