2D - Locke and Latham’s Goal Setting Theory

Question 1

Goal Setting Theory

Answer 1

is a motivation theory that states that employees are motivated by clearly defined goals that fulfil five key principles.

Question 2

Clarity

Answer 2

• specific, measurable, employees understand expectations

Question 3

Commitment

Answer 3

• employee involvement, sign/verbal agreement

Question 4

Challenge

Answer 4

• needs to be hard/ challenging enough for employees

Question 5

Task complexity

Answer 5

• should be achievable
• training + time to achieve goals

Question 6

Feedback

Answer 6

• regular feedback, constructive improvement

Question 7

Advantages

Answer 7

• a very focused and ‘individual-specific’ approach
• it improves trust and relationships between employees and managers

Question 8

Disadvantages

Answer 8

• it could be extremely time consuming to individually set goals and provide feedback in a large business
• it can sometimes be hard to align business and personal objectives