A2 Theories of Motivation-Goal Setting Theory Locke and latham

Question 1

Goal Setting Theory

Answer 1

-Concluded that employees were motivated by clear goals and appropriate feedback regarding their achievement.

Question 2

Goal

Answer 2

Clear, specific, challenging, not overwhelming

Question 3

Motivation

Answer 3

Increased by feedback on : goal achievement, recognition for effort

Question 4

Performance

Answer 4

improved as a result

Question 5

Goal Setting principals: Clarity

Answer 5

Goal should be simple, clear and as specific as possible. It is important everyone understands what is expected, and the results that will be rewarded.

Question 6

Goal setting principles: Challenge

Answer 6

-The opportunity to complete a task that is highly valued by the owner and management of a business can provide a level challenge to motivate an employee
-The goal should extend the employee but still be acheieveable

Question 7

Goal Setting principles- Commitment

Answer 7

Its generally recognised that the greater the input from the employee, the more likely it is that the employee will commit to itm, which means that a more challenging goal can be set, leading to greater rewards in the end.

Question 8

the importance of commitment

Answer 8

-The employee’s input into the goal
-increased commitment from the employee
-Goal can be made more challenging
-Increased rewards and motivation

Question 9

Goal setting principles: feedback

Answer 9

-provides opportunities to offer recognition for progress achieved, to make adjustments to the goal if necessary, and to ensure expectations are clear
-Can be informal and may consist of more than a little catch-up over coffee.
-for long-term and more complex goals, formal feedback sessions may be required to ensure necessary details is communicated.

Question 10

Goal Setting- Task complex

Answer 10

-The level of complexity of the associated task should not be overwhelming
-additional training may be required to assist the employee to complete the task

Question 11

Strengthss of Locke and Latham’s

Answer 11

-very focused and individual specific approach

-Improves trust and relationships between employees and managers

-easy to asses whether gaol has been acheived

Question 12

Weakenesses of locke and latham’s

Answer 12

-could be time consuming to indvidually set goals and provide feedback in a large business
- Hard to allign business and personal gaols