The Basic Premise of the Goal-Setting Theory Is That __________

question 166

Multiple Choice

The basic premise of the goal-setting theory is that __________.

• A)Supervisors do a better job of setting goals than subordinates do.
• B)Tasks should be viewed as goals in and of themselves.
• C)Tasks should be separated from goals.
• D)Task goals can be highly motivating if they are properly set and are well managed.
• E)Task goals can be very intimidating and are the cause of low levels of motivation.

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