Darren Set Goals for Each of His Employees

question 159

Multiple Choice

Darren set goals for each of his employees. Each employee ended up with at least twenty-five goals. This process violates which of the following criteria for effective goals?

• A) Specific and measurable
• B) Challenging but realistic
• C) Covers key result areas
• D) Defined time period
• E) Linked to rewards

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Definitions:

Not Excludable

A characteristic of a good or service where it is difficult or impossible to prevent individuals from enjoying its benefits, even if they do not pay for it.

Not Rival

A characteristic of a good where its consumption by one individual does not reduce availability or quality for others.

Excludable

A characteristic of a good or service that allows its owner to prevent others from using it, typically through the mechanism of property rights.

Rival in Consumption

A characteristic of a good whereby consumption by one individual prevents simultaneous consumption by another individual.