SETTING GOALS FOR SUCCESS Flashcards
The term “goal” was defined by Professors _____ and ____ as a specific level of performance that a person aims to achieve within a particular timeframe.
Edwin Locke and Gary Latham
first described that the
approach of goalsetting theory is based on what Aristotle called “final causality, ”that is, “action caused by a purpose.”
LOCKE (1996)
is based on the idea that setting specific and challenging goals can
lead to increased motivation, effort, and performance.
GOAL SETTING THEORY
. According to this theory, when people have clear and specific goals that are challenging but achievable, they are more likely to direct their efforts towards achieving those goals
GOAL SETTING THEORY
HE suggested that individuals are more likely to be highly motivated when they have specific and challenging goals, are committed to those goals, and believe in their ability to
achieve them.
LOCKE
WHAT ARE THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF GOAL SETTING?
CLARITY
CHALLENGE
COMMITMENT
FEEDBACK
TASK COMPLEXITY
When a goal is clear and specific, there is less misunderstanding about what
behaviors will be rewarded. You
know what is expected, and you can use the specific result as a
source of motivation.
CLARITY
People are often motivated by
achievement. It is important to strike an appropriate balance between challenging and realistic goals. A goal that is too easy or too difficult will not
motivate the person to work hard
on a task.
CHALLENGE
A personally relevant goal will motivate a person to work on accomplishing it. Interestingly, goal commitment and difficulty often work together. The harder
the goal, the more commitment is required. If you have an easy goal, you do not need a lot of motivation to get it done.
COMMITMENT
provides opportunities to
clarify expectations, adjust goal difficulty, and gain recognition. It is an assessment to help you know where you are toward achieving your
goal, how effective your strategies are, how your best practices are recognized, and how your areas for improvement are determined.
FEEDBACK
involves appropriate
balance. With complicated tasks,
make sure to learn or practice what is
expected of you and give yourself
sufficient time to meet your goal.
TASK COMPLEXITY
Locke’s conditions paved the way
for a goal-setting technique known
as SMART goals, which was created by management experts and authors
Kenneth Blanchard and
Spencer Johnson
Motivation stems from having a clear
objective. A broad goal such as “Improve my grade” lacks direction.
SPECIFIC
is to track your progress and receive feedback.
MEASURABLE
To achieve your goal, Make it Personal. It’s important to have a
personal connection to your goal. By making a commitment to yourself, you’re more likely to succeed.
ASSIGNABLE
