Classical Theories of Motivation
February 12, 2025
The pandemic has brought about radical changes in not just the way of life but also in the way organizations approach work. Now is the time for the OD guys to shine. The years of stagnancy, the change initiatives frozen in time, the dynamic transformation visualized, discussed but never implemented have all been jolted to […]
A loss distribution approach is a common approach followed by risk management practitioners in order to identify and evaluate the possible risks that they are likely to face in the due course of business. The loss distribution approach has actually been designed by the actuarial practitioners who work in the insurance industry. It is for […]
The key economic theme which has dominated virtually all of the economic discourse in 2022 has been inflation. Countries around the world have seen inflation rise to record levels. Countries like the United States have taken stringent measures to combat inflation. A record number of interest rate hikes have been undertaken by the American central […]
Imagine a world without communication! You have a brilliant idea with you but don’t possess the power of communication. You have a strong desire for something, but cannot express your desires. Life would be dull, blank and the world would not be worth living. Such is the power of communication. Communication is the essence of […]
The study of human memory since ages has been a topic of interest for the school of cognitive psychology. Human memories of all individuals can never be same. Human memory refers to a process of acquisition, storage, retention and retrieval of information. Human memory has the ability to store and recall the previously learnt information, […]
In 1960’s, Edwin Locke put forward the Goal-setting theory of motivation.
This theory states that goal setting is essentially linked to task performance.
It states that specific and challenging goals along with appropriate feedback contribute to higher and better task performance.
In simple words, goals indicate and give direction to an employee about what needs to be done and how much efforts are required to be put in.
The important features of goal-setting theory are as follows:
The more challenging the goal, the greater is the reward generally and the more is the passion for achieving it.
Feedback is a means of gaining reputation, making clarifications and regulating goal difficulties. It helps employees to work with more involvement and leads to greater job satisfaction.
Goal setting theory has certain eventualities such as:
While, lower the level of self-efficiency, less will be the efforts put in by the individual or he might even quit while meeting challenges.
The goal commitment is dependent on the following factors:
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *