Goal-Setting Theory in the Workplace

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What does the text say goal-setting theory does not address?

Productivity

Absenteeism and turnover

Satisfaction

All of the above (correct)

Which theory explains higher levels of employee productivity?

Equity theory/organizational justice

Reinforcement theory

Expectancy theory

Goal-setting theory (correct)

Which theory has an impressive record for predicting various employee behaviors?

Equity theory/organizational justice

Expectancy theory

Goal-setting theory

Reinforcement theory (correct)

What does the text say equity theory/organizational justice's strongest legacy is?

Providing the spark for research on organizational justice Signup and view all the answers

What does expectancy theory assume about employees?

Employees have few constraints on decision making, such as bias or incomplete information Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about the validity of expectancy theory?

Expectancy theory has some validity because, for many behaviors, people consider expected outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key step in incorporating the Goal-Setting Theory into the workplace?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym SMART represent in the context of goal setting?

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound Signup and view all the answers

According to the Self-Efficacy Theory, which of the following is NOT a way to increase an individual's self-efficacy?

Providing negative feedback Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of providing regular feedback in the Goal-Setting Theory?

To update the employee on their progress towards the goal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective goals according to the Goal-Setting Theory?

Vague and ambiguous Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Management by Objectives (MBO) process?

To align individual goals with organizational goals Signup and view all the answers

What is Management by Objectives (MBO)?

A program that sets specific goals, participatively set, for an explicit time period, with feedback on goal progress Signup and view all the answers

According to the goal-setting theory, what is meant by clarity of goals?

Goals must be clear and specific Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of challenge in goal setting?

Goals should be sufficiently challenging to keep employees engaged and focused Signup and view all the answers

Why is commitment important in goal setting?

Employees need to understand and support the goal they are being assigned from the beginning Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of feedback in the goal-setting theory?

Regular feedback should be provided throughout the goal-achieving process to ensure tasks stay on track Signup and view all the answers

How should complex goals be approached according to the goal-setting theory?

Goals should be broken down into smaller goals Signup and view all the answers