To ensure goal modifications require approval, which goal preference setting should be enabled?

To ensure that goal modifications require approval, the correct preference setting is that goal creation and cancellation approval is required from a manager or designated authority. This option establishes a clear protocol for changes to goals, enforcing a structured process that requires managers to review and approve any modifications made by employees.

By implementing this setting, it prevents unauthorized adjustments to goals, promoting accountability and alignment with organizational objectives. It ensures that all changes are not only tracked but also aligned with the overall performance management strategy of the organization.

The other choices do not align with the requirement for approval on modifications. Some permit free changes to goals without oversight, while others focus only on the creation or cancellation of goals, rather than ongoing modifications. Such options would fail to meet the objective of enforcing a structured approval process for goal adjustments.