Which of the following statements about goal-setting theory is False?
A) Impossible goals all but eliminate motivation because people realize that the desired performance and rewards cannot be achieved
B) Easy goals reduce motivation to the minimum necessary to achieve them
C) Both principals and agents want to maximize their rewards at a minimum cost
D) Difficult but attainable goals consistently create the most motivation and effort, and lead to the highest level of performance

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Statement C is false because it inaccurately represents goal-setting theory by conflating it with principal-agent theory. Goal-setting theory focuses on how setting specific and challenging goals can enhance performance, not on the dynamics between principals (owners) and agents (managers) regarding reward maximization and cost minimization.

Which of the Following Statements About Goal-Setting Theory Is False