Specific, Difficult Goals Have Been Found to Increase Both Motivation

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Essay

Specific, difficult goals have been found to increase both motivation and performance in some types of work situations. However, they have also been found to decrease both motivation and performance in some other types of work situations. Discuss both of these possibilities and explain the factors that are likely to produce each of these two results.

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Accounts payable is the amount a company owes to its suppliers or creditors for goods or services received but not yet paid for.

Inventory

Items and substances that a company stocks with the ultimate purpose of selling or further processing.

Perpetual Inventory System

A method of inventory management where inventory levels are updated in real-time after every sale or purchase transaction.