A recent survey of professors identified goal setting as:
A) one of the top OB theories in terms of validity and usefulness.
B) a theory that motivates executives but has little or no effect on the motivation of non-management staff.
C) a theory which has the opposite effect on employee motivation than was originally intended.
D) None of the answers apply.
E) one of the top OB theories in terms of validity and usefulness, but has the opposite effect on employee motivation than was originally intended.

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The question states that a recent survey of professors identified goal setting as "one of the top OB theories in terms of validity and usefulness," indicating that it is a theory that is both valid and useful. The other options presented in the question suggest that goal setting either has no effect or has an opposite effect on employee motivation, which is not supported by the question. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

A Recent Survey of Professors Identified Goal Setting As