In Order for Goals to Produce Better Performance,they Should _____

question 15

Multiple Choice

In order for goals to produce better performance,they should _____.

• A)be both specific and difficult to achieve
• B)be specific but easy to achieve so that employees do not become discouraged
• C)be general in order to avoid specifics but be difficult to achieve in order to be challenging
• D)be general and easy to achieve so people can easily achieve the goal and will not become discouraged
• E)be "do your best" type of goals rather than be difficult

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Definitions:

Goodwill

The intangible asset that arises when a business is acquired for more than the fair value of its net identifiable assets, representing future economic benefits.

Allocation

The distribution of a cost or expense across multiple departments, projects, or activities based on a predetermined criterion.

Depletion

The allocation of the cost of natural resources over their useful life, typically used in the mining, timber, petroleum, and similar industries.

Amortization

The process of gradually writing off the initial cost of an intangible asset over a period of time reflective of its useful life.