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?

    <p>Providing the spark for research on organizational justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does expectancy theory assume about employees?

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

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

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

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound</p> 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?

    <p>Providing negative feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To update the employee on their progress towards the goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Vague and ambiguous</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To align individual goals with organizational goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Management by Objectives (MBO)?

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

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

    <p>Goals must be clear and specific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of challenge in goal setting?

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

    Why is commitment important in goal setting?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Goals should be broken down into smaller goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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