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Question 1

What is Locke and Latham’s goal setting theory(n.)

Answer 1

Locke and Latham’s Goal Setting Theory(n.) is a motivation theory that states that employees are motivated by clearly defined goals that fulfil five key principles1

The Goal Setting Theory proposes that employees should be motivated by goals that are clear, challenging, complex, and that they have a commitment to achieving. A manager should also provide regular feedback to employees regarding their achievements.2

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Clearly defined goals, five key principles.

Question 2

The Goal Setting Theory is a motivation theory that states that employees are motivated by clearly defined goals that fulfil five key principles. These principles are=

Answer 2

-Clarity
-Goal commitment
-Challenge
-Task complexity
-Performance feedback

Question 3

Clarity(n.)

Answer 3

Clarity(n.) involves=If employee easily understands the goal they are more likely to be driven to succeed it.

Question 4

Goal commitment(n.)

Answer 4

Goal commitment(n.) involves=Having employee sign a piece of paper or verbally commit that that’s their goal and knowing that somebody else is going to keep them accountable will help them achieve that goal.

Question 5

Challenge(n.)

Answer 5

Challenge(n.) involves=Making sure that there is a level of challenge and its not something that they can already do

Question 6

Task complexity(n.)

Answer 6

Task complexity(n.) involves=Making sure task they have to do is complex but not overly so that they can’t possibly navigate their way through= allowing employee to see clear line to get to the goal and can step themselves along the process.

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Task complexity(n.)=involves making the goals for employees complex but not overly, to allow employees to create a straight line to achieve their goal and navigate themselves through the process.

Question 7

Performance feedback(n.)

Answer 7

Performance feedback(n.) involves=Giving feedback= regular meet ups= saying well done your on the right path or giving constructive ways of trying to improve.

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Performance feedback(n.)=is the principle of giving feedback and initiating regular meet ups with employees in order to inform employees that they are on the right path, or granting them constructive ways to try and improve the achievement of the goal.

Question 8

Similarities between Maslow’s hierarchy and Lawrence and Nohria’s Four drive

Answer 8

-Both are concerned with the physical, social and emotional needs of employees
-Both suggest that different employees will value different motivators
-The drive to acquire(Lawrence and Nohria) is similar to physiological/safety needs(Maslow)
-The drive to bond is similar to social need
The drive to learn is similar to self-actualisation need.

Question 9

Differences between Maslow’s Hierarchy and Lawrence and Nohria’s Four drive

Answer 9

-Maslow must be sequential and each need addressed one at a time, whereas Four Drive can be targeted in any order or even simultaneously
-The drive to defend is unlike Maslow’s hierarchy levels.

Question 10

Similarities between Maslow’s Hierarchy and Locke and Latham’s Goal setting

Answer 10

-Both recognise personal employee motivations
-Both recognise that feedback from a manager is important
-Goal achieving(Locke and Latham) is similar to the self actualisation need(Maslow)

Question 11

Differences between Maslow’s Hierarchy and Locke and Latham’s Goal setting

Answer 11

-The motivators in Locke and Latham can be unique and personal, while those in Maslow comply with the list provided by Maslow
-Maslow can be applied by a manager alone, whereas Locke requires employee input.
-One key difference between the two motivation theories is that Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs focuses on fulfilling one need at a time, whereas, the Goal Setting Theory requires all five principles to be incorporated for a goal to be motivating.3
-five fundamental needs vs. 4 drives
-sequential attainment vs. balancing of all four drives at the same time

Question 12

Similarities between Lawrence and Nohria’s Four Drive and Locke and Latham’s Goal setting

Answer 12

-Goal achieving can be similar to the drives to acquire and learn.
-In both theories, managers seek to understand the drives/ personal needs of the employee

Question 13

Differences between Lawrence and Nohria’s Four Drive and Locke and Latham’s Goal setting

Answer 13

-Lawrence and Nohria can be applied by a manger alone, whereas Locke and Latham requires employee input.
-The pursuit of goals(Locke and latham) is usually one at a time, whereas the pursuit of different drives(Lawrence and Nohria) can be simultaneous.