The Goal-Setting Theory of Motivation Suggests That Employee Satisfaction and Motivation

question 123

Multiple Choice

The goal-setting theory of motivation suggests that employee satisfaction and motivation are functions of:

• A) company policies and the relationships formed with co-workers.
• B) clear, direct goals over which the employee has control.
• C) employee abilities, goals, and job characteristics.
• D) the core characteristics of the job.

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Definitions:

Sprained Ankle

An injury involving the stretching or tearing of ligaments around the ankle, often caused by twisting or rolling the foot.

Medical Diagnosis

A diagnosis that refers to disease processes—specific pathophysiological responses that are fairly uniform from one client to another.

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Central Nervous System

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