The goal-setting theory
A)states that to stimulate high motivation and performance, goals must be generic.
B)suggests that underpayment inequity motivates employees to achieve organizational goals.
C)considers how managers can align the input of employees with organizational goals.
D)examines the different types of rewards and punishments that can be used to reinforce goal-oriented behavior.
E)suggests that people are most motivated to achieve organizational goals when they have low levels of job satisfaction.

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The goal-setting theory considers how managers can ensure that organization members focus their inputs in the direction of high performance and the achievement of organizational goals.

The Goal-Setting Theory