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According to goal-setting theory, which goal is most effective?

ADo your best always
BSpecific and challenging
CVague and easy to meet
DSet by others only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Specific and challenging
1. Effective goals are specific and challenging. 2. A quantifiable target beats just trying to do one's best. 3. Challenging means achievable but hard to reach. _Source: Wikipedia, Motivation, Major process theories_
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