3. What's the relationship of challenging and specific goals, performa Pimance and satisfaction What are some downsides of challenging and specific goals? The theory posits that specific and challenging goals enhance motivation and performance. It emphasizes clarity, difficulty, commitment, and feedback as key factors in effective goal setting. Why are challenging goals considered more effective? They encourage individuals to put in more effort and persistence. Goal-setting Increases Risk-takingEvidence shows that when we are motivated by specific, challenging goals we tend towards riskier strategies and gamble on outcomes. It's not so with less challenging or vague goals 4. According to Job Characteristics Theory, what job design elements increase the motivating potential score or a job? What other job design approaches can make jobs more motivating? Early alternatives to job specialization include job rotation, job enlargement