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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of goal setting?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of goal setting?
- Goals are more deliberate than desires and momentary intentions.
- Vague goals are more effective than specific goals. (correct)
- Setting goals means committing thought, emotion, and behavior.
- Goal setting can be guided by SMART criteria.
According to studies by Edwin A. Locke and his colleagues, what type of goals lead to more performance improvement?
According to studies by Edwin A. Locke and his colleagues, what type of goals lead to more performance improvement?
- Time constrained and difficult goals
- Vague and unrealistic goals
- Easy or general goals
- Specific and ambitious goals (correct)
What is the purpose of goal setting?
What is the purpose of goal setting?
- To establish vague goals
- To create a mismatch between desired future state and current state
- To reduce limited attention resources
- To motivate and guide a person or group towards a goal (correct)
What are the criteria commonly used to guide goal setting?
What are the criteria commonly used to guide goal setting?
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How does goal setting differ from desires and momentary intentions?
How does goal setting differ from desires and momentary intentions?
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