Question: SMSgt Smith set high goals for her team. She believed this was the best way to motivate them instead of the goals they suggested at

SMSgt Smith set high goals for her team. She believed this was the best way to motivate them instead of the goals they suggested at the last Commander's Call. As a result, some Airmen didn't meet the goals and behaved in unethical ways attempting to reach the high goals that were set by SMSgt Smith. This has created a negative work environment for everyone in the unit. According to the McCombs School of Business, which of the following would have been a better choice to elicit ethical behavior from the unit? 


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Allowing the group to set their own goals 


Creating a reward system without unit inputs 


Establishing low goals and extensive rewards

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