For the Goal-Setting Theory to Work, Goals Must __________

question 14

Multiple Choice

For the goal-setting theory to work, goals must __________.

• A) focus employees' attention on critical aspects of their jobs
• B) energize behavior
• C) create a tension between the current state and the desired state
• D) be truly accepted by workers
• E) do all of these

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Definitions:

Impulsively

Acting or doing something suddenly and without careful thought or planning, often driven by immediate desires or emotions.

Defence Mechanisms

Unconscious psychological strategies that protect individuals from anxiety and the perception of internal or external stresses.

Anxiety

A mood state characterized by worry, apprehension, and physical symptoms due to anticipation of a real or imagined threat.

Self-Deception

The process of denying or rationalizing away the relevance, significance, or truth of one's own thoughts, emotions, or beliefs.