Goal setting is least likely to enhance performance when____________.
A) the task is simple and the means to accomplish it are clear
B) workers are of high cognitive ability
C) workers are fully trained and experienced in the task
D) the task is complex and means to accomplish it are unclear

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The task is simple and the means to accomplish it are clear. In this case, goal setting is less likely to enhance performance because there is less room for improvement.

Goal Setting Is Least Likely to Enhance Performance When____________