1. Goalsetting theory Suggests behavior can be motivated with specic. challenging goals that are obtainable. The key to goalsetting theory is ensuring employees understand what is expected and accept the goals. '2. Selfefficacy Is the belief "I Canl'Can't Do this Task." Selfefficacy is the belief in one's personal ability to do a task. There is a lot to be said to scoring high in this trait. People who are condent about their ability tend to succeed. whereas those w ho doubt their ability tend to fail. 3. Reinforcement theory Explains how behavior can be altered by administering positive or negative consequences to actions of employees. Behavior with positive consequences tends to be repeated. and behavior with negative consequences tends not to be repeated. For this week's discussion. lwant you to take a moment to think about what it would take to motivate you to achieve your goals at work. and what it would take to motivate people that you've worked with. or your family or friends. to achieve their goals. . 0f the four areas of study listed above. which would you focus on rst":' . Make sure to explain why you chose this area. and why it would take precedence over the other areas