With traditional goal setting, the assumption is that ___________
A) lower- level managers understand more of what needs to be accomplished
B) lower- level managers are incapable of setting goals
C) top managers know what is best because they see the "big picture"
D) top managers are unfamiliar with setting goals, so lower- level managers are assigned to do the task

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Traditional goal setting assumes that top managers have a better understanding of the overall direction of the organization and therefore are better equipped to set goals for the organization as a whole. It does not assume that lower-level managers are incapable of setting goals, but rather that top managers have a broader perspective on the organization's goals and strategies.

With Traditional Goal Setting, the Assumption Is That ___________