Goal Setting Influences Employee Behavior and Performance Mainly by Improving

question 22

Multiple Choice

Goal setting influences employee behavior and performance mainly by improving:

• A)situational contingencies and learned abilities.
• B)aptitudes and learned abilities.
• C)motivation and role perceptions.
• D)role perceptions and learned abilities.
• E)self-confidence and aptitudes.

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Definitions:

Motivational Conflict

A situation where an individual faces competing desires or goals, which can lead to indecision or stress.

Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability and equilibrium while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Equilibrium

Equilibrium refers to a state of balance or stability within a system, where competing forces or influences are in equal opposition.

Goal-Oriented

Focused on setting and achieving specific objectives or targets, often within a defined timeline or set of conditions.