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What is a critical component of Goal Setting Theory that helps employees stay on track?

  • Resource allocation
  • Time management
  • Task complexity (correct)
  • Discipline tracking

    • Which aspect of goal setting ensures that employees are engaged and focused?

  • Clarity of objectives (correct)
  • Weak leadership
  • Lack of feedback
  • Ambiguity in goals

    • What should be provided regularly during the goal-achieving process to enhance success?

  • Mandatory meetings
  • Strength training
  • Financial incentives
  • Feedback (correct)

    • Which factor likely decreases employee satisfaction in the goal-setting process?

    <p>Overly easy tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an effective behavior that leaders can exhibit to motivate their teams?

    <p>Lead by example</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizational structure allows for flexibility and is often used for projects requiring quick responses?

    <p>Matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following theories emphasizes the importance of both the process and the content of team projects?

    <p>Tuckman's Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In goal setting theory, what is a key factor that enhances motivation?

    <p>Specific and challenging goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motivation is derived from personal satisfaction rather than external rewards?

    <p>Intrinsic Motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management style is characterized by a top-down approach and minimal employee autonomy?

    <p>Command and Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the '6 hats' technique primarily focus on when building team cohesion?

    <p>Diverse perspectives on issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element in McKinsey's 7S framework relates to the interpersonal and social aspects within an organization?

    <p>Style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common issue can arise within project teams that may hinder productivity?

    <p>Social loafing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is motivation primarily defined as?

    <p>The psychological forces that influence behavior, effort, and persistence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motivation is driven by internal satisfaction?

    <p>Intrinsic motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Goal Setting Theory emphasize as more effective?

    <p>Setting specific and measurable goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what can make motivation difficult in a team setting?

    <p>Different individuals being motivated in various ways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizational structure is characterized by grouping employees based on their function?

    <p>Functional structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of team management, what does Tuckman’s theory primarily focus on?

    <p>The dynamics of how teams work together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of extrinsic motivation?

    <p>Seeking a promotion or salary increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of the McKinsey 7 S framework commonly used for?

    <p>Organizational analysis and improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of managers in a Command & Control management style?

    <p>Make decisions and give orders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the required employee skills in a Command & Control scenario?

    <p>Job skills and autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which stage of a project is a project manager likely to be more directive or controlling?

    <p>Execution phase when challenges arise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an Empowerment management style, what is expected from employees?

    <p>Carry out thinking and controlling functions of their jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the hierarchy of authority in a Command & Control structure?

    <p>Strict control by senior personnel only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected response of employees in Command & Control management to directives?

    <p>Immediately obey without question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of team development is a project manager most likely to adopt a controlling style, according to Tuckman's stages?

    <p>Storming stage to manage conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an Empowerment scenario, how should managers ideally function?

    <p>Share power and listen to employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of a directive leadership style?

    <p>Demonstrates favoritism or preferential treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of empowerment indicates that employees believe their work holds significance?

    <p>Meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by self-determination in the context of empowerment?

    <p>Employees have the autonomy to decide how to perform their work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action can organizations take to promote employee empowerment?

    <p>Establish clear guidelines for decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can project managers effectively foster a culture of empowerment?

    <p>Solicit input and ask for help in problem-solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization model values self-management and empowerment?

    <p>Self-management/empowerment model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the impact aspect of empowerment?

    <p>Employees believe their contributions affect the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of reducing hierarchical structures in an organization?

    <p>Increased decision-making speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Goals should be sufficiently easy to ensure that employees do not feel overwhelmed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Providing regular feedback throughout the goal-achieving process is an important component of Goal Setting Theory.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Effective leaders should avoid showing appreciation to their teams.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The complexity of tasks should only be considered after the main goal is reached.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Understanding and supporting the goal is crucial for employee commitment in the goal-setting process.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Motivation refers to the psychological forces that determine the direction of people's behavior, their level of effort, and persistence.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intrinsic motivation is derived from external rewards such as pay and status.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Setting vague and unclear goals is more effective than setting specific and measurable goals according to Goal Setting Theory.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Edwin A. Locke developed Goal Setting Theory in 1986.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Everyone is motivated differently, which makes motivation potentially challenging.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tuckman’s theory emphasizes that the process of teamwork is less important than the results of the project.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Extrinsic motivation typically involves internal satisfaction from the work itself.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The McKinsey 7 S framework helps in analyzing the interpersonal and social aspects within an organization.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tuckman's theory states that the 'how' of a team's work is less important than the 'what'.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The McKinsey 7 S framework includes hard skills, soft skills, and their interconnectedness.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Empowerment management style promotes a top-down approach with minimal employee involvement.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social loafing is a potential benefit of project teams.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Goal Setting Theory asserts that clear and specific goals can enhance employee motivation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Divisional, Functional, and Matrix are types of organizational structures.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Command & Control management style, employees are encouraged to act independently and make decisions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards such as bonuses and recognition.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Empowerment in an organization is defined as granting employees the autonomy to assume more responsibility.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fostering a culture that values people is irrelevant to employee empowerment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A negative leadership style typically encourages autonomy in decision-making among employees.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Self-determination as an aspect of empowerment means employees have the autonomy to make decisions about their work.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organizations that embrace a self-management model do not provide support to their employees.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reducing bureaucratic structures in an organization can lead to increased employee empowerment.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The feeling of competence related to empowerment refers to employees having confidence in their abilities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Empowerment does not impact the influence employees feel they have within their organization.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Command & Control management, the manager is responsible for making all decisions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Employees in a Command & Control scenario are encouraged to carry out thinking functions of their jobs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Empowerment management emphasizes employee self-management over hierarchical relationships.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Basic problem solving and communication skills are essential in a Command & Control management style.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A project manager is typically more directive during the execution phase of a project.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tuckman's stages suggest that project managers are less controlling during the initiation phase.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Empowerment management encourages sharing power and information with employees.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Command & Control scenario, employees are expected to develop skills for greater autonomy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Goals should be sufficiently ______ to keep employees engaged and focused.

    <p>challenging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regular ______ should be provided throughout the goal-achieving process to ensure tasks stay on track.

    <p>feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Employees need to understand and support the goal to ensure their ______ to it.

    <p>commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Effective leaders ______, which involves listening to people and providing feedback.

    <p>communicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Goals should be broken down into smaller ______ for better management of progress.

    <p>goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Goal-setting theory is based on the idea that setting specific and measurable ______ is more effective than setting unclear goals.

    <p>goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intrinsic motivation is derived from the ______ itself, such as enjoying the work being done.

    <p>work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Edwin A. Locke developed Goal Setting Theory in ______.

    <p>1968</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ indicates that people can be motivated by external rewards which may include pay, benefits, and status.

    <p>extrinsic motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tuckman’s theory explores how a team’s work on a project is just as important as the ______ itself.

    <p>outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Motivation can be difficult because every individual is ______ differently.

    <p>motivated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    McKinsey's 7S framework can help analyze the ______ and social aspects within an organization.

    <p>interpersonal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A characteristic of a ______ management style is minimal employee autonomy and a top-down approach.

    <p>Command &amp; Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Tuckman's theory, 'how' the team works on a project is as important as 'what' they are accomplishing, which includes the stages of forming, ________, and performing.

    <p>storming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In organizational structures, a ____ structure is typically organized by departments or functions.

    <p>functional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The McKinsey 7 S framework includes hard skills, soft skills, and ________ among its components.

    <p>interconnectedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Motivation in organizations can be categorized as intrinsic or ________ motivation.

    <p>extrinsic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leadership styles can vary, with the ________ management approach characterized by a top-down system.

    <p>Command and Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the key aspects of empowerment in management is ensuring that employees believe their work holds ________.

    <p>significance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The theory developed by Edwin Locke focuses on goal setting and emphasizes the importance of setting specific and ________ goals.

    <p>measurable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social loafing within project teams can occur when individuals do not feel their contributions are ________.

    <p>recognized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Empowerment is defined as granting employees the autonomy to assume more __________ within an organization.

    <p>responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When people feel empowered, they have a sense of __________ in their ability to perform tasks.

    <p>competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Establishing direction and __________ on empowerment is important for effective communication within an organization.

    <p>boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To foster a culture of empowerment, organizations should reduce __________ and bureaucratic structures.

    <p>hierarchical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A self-management style enables organizations to exploit unused __________ in employees while providing support.

    <p>abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of empowerment, __________ refers to having the freedom to decide how to perform one's work.

    <p>self-determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Negative leadership often communicates the message that 'you can't do that' or 'that is not __________'.

    <p>possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organizations like Zappos and Semco have embraced the self-management and __________ model.

    <p>empowerment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Command and Control is characterized by a hierarchy of authority primarily led by ______.

    <p>senior personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Command and Control management style, the role of employees is primarily to ______ orders.

    <p>obey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An essential skill required from employees in a Command and Control scenario is ______.

    <p>job skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the ______ phase of a project, project managers tend to be more directive.

    <p>execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The role of managers in an empowerment scenario is to ______ power and information.

    <p>share</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Employees in an empowerment management style are expected to carry out ______ functions of their jobs.

    <p>thinking and controlling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Command and Control management, input from team members is often limited to situations where they are ______ or asked.

    <p>authorized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A key concept in employee empowerment is committing to ______ and self-development.

    <p>learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Motivation

    • Motivation is the psychological force that influences people's actions, effort, and persistence.
    • It's an internal state that directs individuals towards specific goals and objectives.
    • Everyone is motivated, but not necessarily to do what others want
    • People are motivated differently, therefore it can be difficult to motivate them.

    Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation

    • Intrinsic motivation stems from the work itself.
    • Extrinsic motivation arises from external consequences like rewards or avoiding punishment

    Goal Setting Theory

    • Developed by Edwin A. Locke in 1968.
    • Setting specific and measurable goals is more effective than vague goals.

    SMART Goals

    • Specific
    • Measurable
    • Achievable but challenging
    • Relevant
    • Timely

    Goal Setting Theory - Key Attributes

    • Clarity: Goals must be clear for employees to understand and avoid misunderstandings.
    • Challenge: Goals should be sufficiently challenging to keep employees engaged.
    • Commitment: Employees need to be invested in the goal.
    • Feedback: Continuous feedback is important for staying on track.
    •  Task Complexity: Break down goals into smaller ones for easier progress.

    Leadership - Effective vs Poor Leaders

    • Effective leaders motivate, communicate, energize, support, acknowledge, and lead by example.
    • Poor leaders are directive, controlling, demonstrate favoritism, and engage in negative leadership.

    Empowerment

    • Granting employees the autonomy to take on more responsibility within an organization.
    • Strengthens their effectiveness.

    Aspects of Empowerment

    • Meaning: Employees feel their work is significant.
    • Competence: Employees are confident in their capabilities.
    • Self-determination: Employees have the autonomy to decide how to do the work.
    • Impact: Employees believe they can influence different areas of the organization.

    Empowerment Strategies

    • Reducing hierarchical structures.
    • Increasing access to power sources like information, resources, and managerial support.
    • Fostering a culture that values employees at all levels.
    • Establishing clear guidelines and boundaries for empowerment.

    Empowerment Strategies for PMs

    • Solicit input and ask for help in problem-solving.
    • Collaborate with teams on difficult decisions.
    • Ask questions instead of providing all the answers.
    • Provide teams with needed information and tools.
    • Give employees freedom to respond to customer needs.
    • Lead by example with openness and honesty.

    Additional Empowerment Strategies for PMs

    • Stay informed and aware of what's happening.
    • Set and communicate direction.
    • Be the key decision-maker within your area of responsibility.
    • Ensure employees are on track.
    • Offer guidance and open doors when appropriate.
    • Support employees in developing skills for greater autonomy and responsibility.
    • Assess performance as needed.

    Command & Control Management

    • Hierarchy of authority with senior personnel making all decisions.
    • Military-style management found in corporations.
    • Managers make decisions, employees execute.
    • Little input is allowed unless directed.

    Empowerment vs. Command & Control Scenarios

    • Command & Control: Hierarchy and vertical relationships.
    • Empowerment: Employee self-management.
    • Command & Control: Managers make decisions, give orders, and ensure compliance.
    • Empowerment: Managers share power, information, and listen to employees
    • Command & Control: Employees obey orders.
    • Empowerment: Employees engage in thinking, controlling functions, and making decisions.
    • Command & Control: Required employee skills are job-specific.
    • Empowerment: Employees need basic problem-solving, communication, quantitative skills, commitment to learning, and self-development.

    Considerations For Applying Command & Control and Empowerment

    • When is it best to be more directive or controlling as a PM?
      • Initiation Phase: As things are coming together.
      • Execution Phase: When challenges and changes arise.
    • During what phase of the project are more directive or controlling methods needed?
      • Initiation: As things are becoming established
      • Execution: When the project is encountering challenges.
    • Based on Tuckman's Stages for teams, in what stage is the PM more directive or controlling?
      • Forming and Storming: As the team is new and establishing norms.

    Motivation

    • Motivation refers to the psychological forces that determine people's behavior within organizations
    • Motivation can be intrinsic or extrinsic; intrinsic motivation is internal and comes from the work itself, while extrinsic motivation comes from external consequences such as rewards or punishment.

    Goal Setting Theory

    • Developed by Edwin A. Locke in 1968
    • Goal-setting theory states that setting specific and measurable goals is more effective than setting unclear goals.
    • SMART goals are: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
    • Key principles of goal setting theory:
      • Clarity: Goals should be clear and specific
      • Challenge: Goals should challenge employees while still being achievable.
      • Commitment: Employees should be committed to and understand the assigned goals.
      • Feedback: Regular feedback should be provided during the goal-achieving process.

    Motivating teams

    • Effective leaders empower, motivate, communicate, energize, support, acknowledge, recognize, show appreciation, lead by example, and are available to their team.
    • Poor leaders are directive, controlling, demonstrate favoritism, and have a negative leadership style.

    Empowerment

    • Granting employees autonomy to take on more responsibility.
    • When people feel empowered they have:
      • Meaning: They feel their work is important.
      • Competence: They have confidence in their ability.
      • Self-determination: They have autonomy to decide how to do their work.
      • Impact: They feel they can influence various aspects of their work, such as their department, team, organization, or community.

    Empowerment in Organizations

    • Organizations can empower their employees by:
      • Reducing hierarchical and bureaucratic structures
      • Increasing access to information, resources, and managerial support
      • Fostering an organizational culture that values people and focuses on all levels
      • Establishing clear direction and boundaries for empowerment

    Empowerment in Project Management

    • Project managers can empower their teams by:
      • Soliciting input and asking for help solving problems
      • Working with the team to make progressively harder decisions
      • Asking questions rather than providing all the answers
      • Providing teams with necessary information and tools
      • Giving employees freedom to respond to customer needs
      • Setting a good example of openness and honesty
      • Being well-informed and aware of what is happening
      • Setting and communicating directions
      • Being the key decision-maker within their responsibility
      • Ensuring employees are on course
      • Offering guidance and opening doors when appropriate
      • Ensuring employees develop skills to assume greater autonomy and responsibility
      • Assessing performance as needed.

    Command and Control Management

    • A hierarchical system with authority held solely by senior personnel.
    • This is a military-style management approach that prioritizes obedience and order, common in corporations.
    • Managers make all decisions, while teams execute those decisions.

    Command & Control vs Empowerment

    • Command & Control: Hierarchy, vertical relationships, managers make decisions, employees obey orders, job skills are required
    • Empowerment: Employee self-management, managers share power and information, employees think and control work, employees need basic problem-solving, communication, and self-development skills.

    Command & Control in Project Management

    • Project managers may be more directive or controlling during the initiation and execution phases of a project, especially when facing challenges or working within Tuckman's forming or storming team stages.

    Motivation

    • Motivation refers to the psychological forces that drive an individual's behavior, effort, and persistence towards goals
    • Motivation can be either intrinsic or extrinsic
      • Intrinsic motivation arises from the work itself
      • Extrinsic motivation stems from external factors like rewards or punishment

    Goal Setting Theory

    • Developed by Edwin Locke in 1968
    • Focuses on setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely (SMART) goals
    • Effective goal setting requires clarity, challenge, commitment, feedback, and breaking down complex tasks into smaller parts

    Empowering Teams

    • Effective leaders empower teams by:
      • Motivating
      • Communicating (listening and providing feedback)
      • Energizing
      • Supporting
      • Acknowledging and showing appreciation
      • Leading by example
      • Being available to the team

    Demotiving Teams

    • Ineffective leaders demotivate teams by:
      • Being directive and controlling
      • Demonstrating favoritism
      • Engaging in negative leadership

    Empowerment

    • Granting employees autonomy to assume more responsibility within an organization
    • Strengthening their sense of effectiveness

    Aspects of Empowerment

    • When people feel empowered, they experience:
      • Meaning: Their work feels important
      • Competence: Confidence in their abilities
      • Self-determination: Autonomy to choose how they work
      • Impact: Influence on various levels (department, team, organization, etc.)

    Empowerment Practices

    • Reduce hierarchical and bureaucratic structures
    • Increase access to resources, information, and managerial support
    • Foster a culture of valuing all employees
    • Establish clear guidelines and boundaries for empowerment

    Empowerment as a Project Manager

    • Solicit input and ask for help in problem-solving
    • Collaborate with the team to make increasingly difficult decisions
    • Ask questions rather than providing all the answers
    • Provide information and tools
    • Give employees freedom to respond to customer needs
    • Set a positive example by being open and honest
    • Be informed and aware of project progress
    • Set and communicate direction
    • Be the key decision maker within responsibility
    • Ensure employees are on track
    • Guide and provide opportunities
    • Encourage skill development for greater autonomy
    • Assess performance as required

    Command and Control Management

    • Hierarchy-based system with senior personnel making decisions
    • Military-style management adopted by corporations
    • Managers make decisions, and employees execute orders

    Empowering vs. Command and Control: Scenarios

    Command and Control Empowerment
    Organization Hierarchy and vertical relationships Employee self-management
    Managers Decision makers, order givers, enforcers Power and information sharers, listeners
    Employees Order followers Decision makers and problem solvers
    Required skills Job skills Problem solving, communication, quantitative skills, learning, and self-development

    Project Management and the Shift to Directiveness

    • Project managers may become more directive during the initiation and execution phases, particularly when encountering challenges
    • This aligns with Tuckman's stages of team development, where the leader is more directive during the forming and storming phases

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