A new employee is assigned to a project with the following instructions from their manager: "Just do your best and try to finish the project on time." Based on Goal Setting

Theory, what is the most likely outcome for this employee?

The employee will set their own, specific goals and perform well.

The employee will ignore the manager's instructions and set their own goals.

The employee will feel confused and demotivated, leading to poor performance.

The employee will be highly motivated and perform at their best.