A problem associated with traditional goal setting is that ________.
A) the narrowly defined goals inhibit a manager's ability to interpret them
B) the high degree of reliance on employees for developing goals is not suited to many situations
C) clarity is lost as the goals make their way down from the top of the organization to lower levels
D) it promotes the growth of a flatter organizational structure and threatens organizational efficiency

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Traditional goal setting often involves setting narrowly defined goals at the top of the organization and then cascading them down to lower levels, which can result in loss of clarity and understanding as the goals are interpreted and translated at each level.

A Problem Associated with Traditional Goal Setting Is That ________