Hector is interested in using goals in order to motivate his employees. He should remember the following in order to effectively utilize goals: ______.
A) Goals are best set by the leader, regardless of the relevance of the goal to the individual employee.
B) The degree to which a person is committed to a goal influences their willingness to persist and attain it.
C) Easy goals are more motivating than challenging goals.
D) Nonspecific goals such as "do your best" are more effective than specific goals.

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The degree to which a person is committed to a goal influences their willingness to persist and attain it. This means that employees are more likely to be motivated and work towards achieving a goal if they are personally committed to it. Therefore, Hector should involve his employees in the goal-setting process and ensure that the goals are relevant and meaningful to them. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the leader should not unilaterally set goals without employee input, challenging goals tend to be more motivating than easy goals, and specific goals are more effective than nonspecific goals.

Hector Is Interested in Using Goals in Order to Motivate