Setting difficult and specific goals leads to consistently higher performance. The establishment and fulfillment of difficult goals does not encourage individual employees to ________.
A) direct more attention toward achieving the goals
B) exert more effort to meet the goals
C) plan for achieving the goals
D) accept the necessity of the goals

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The establishment and fulfillment of difficult goals may increase an employee's motivation and effort towards achieving them, but it does not necessarily encourage acceptance of the necessity of the goals. Acceptance may depend on factors such as whether the employee believes the goals are achievable or aligned with their values and priorities.

Setting Difficult and Specific Goals Leads to Consistently Higher Performance