Which of the following statements about goals is most likely FALSE?
A) Determining just how challenging to make goals creates a dilemma for many leaders.
B) Goal commitment is likely to increase with follower participation in goal setting.
C) Followers exert the greatest effort when goals are accompanied by feedback.
D) Easily attainable goals result in higher levels of effort and performance.

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Easily attainable goals do not provide enough challenge to motivate individuals to exert high levels of effort and performance. In fact, they may result in lower levels of effort and performance due to a lack of motivation. Therefore, the statement that easily attainable goals result in higher levels of effort and performance is most likely false.

Which of the Following Statements About Goals Is Most Likely