Goal$-$setting theory focuses on

how managers can align the employees inputs with organizational goals.the idea that to stimulate high motivation and performance, goals must be generic.the suggestion that people are most motivated to achieve organizational goals when they experience underpayment inequity.the different types of rewards and punishments that can be used to reinforce or discourage goal$-$oriented behavior.the idea that people are most motivated to achieve organizational goals when they have low levels of job satisfaction.