Goal-Setting Theory Has Been Tested in a Variety of Settings

Multiple Choice

Goal-setting theory has been tested in a variety of settings. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the findings of these studies?

A) Goal setting is an important way for managers to convert motivation into improved job performance.
B) Goal difficulty and goal specificity are closely related to performance.
C) Little is currently known about how individuals accept and become committed to goals.
D) Goal setting may focus too much on the short-term at the expense of long-term issues.
E) Goals set for organizations as a whole are typically more effective than goals set for individual employees.