Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Goals

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding goals?

• A) Goal commitment is most likely to occur when the individual has an external locus of control.
• B) Generalized goals produce a higher level of output as compared to specific goals.
• C) People do better when they get feedback on how well they are progressing toward their goals.
• D) If factors such as acceptance of the goals are held constant, the more simple the goal, the higher the level of performance.
• E) Assigned goals appear to generate greater goal commitment in lower rather than higher power-distance cultures.

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