According to Goal-Setting Theory, the Key Determinants of Worker Motivation

question 44

Multiple Choice

According to goal-setting theory, the key determinants of worker motivation are

• A) worker job satisfaction and the accomplishment of work goals.
• B) monetary incentives and work group autonomy.
• C) specific, challenging work goals and worker commitment to goals.
• D) specific, challenging work goals and organizational policies directed at goal attainment.

Recognize the role of public goods and the problem of underproduction in a free-market economy.

Identify the importance of externalities and their impact on market efficiency.

Comprehend the significance of imperfect information in market transactions.

Understand the mechanisms through which market failures can be corrected.

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