Achieving Goals

James J. Jennings
PSY/320 Human Motivation
December 22, 2011
Dr. Michelle Bailey

Achieving Goals
It is the day after Halloween and the position for Special Projects Coordinator has been posted on the job announcement bulletin board for all interested and qualified employees. One of the responsibilities of this job is to enhance employees behavior toward tasks during the course of the year through food, money, praise, attention, stickers, good stars, privilege tokens, approval scholarship, candy, trophies, certificates, or awards. This position expands the concept of extrinsic motivation which “provides the individual satisfaction in performing a task that even if the individual doesn’t really like doing it, he or she continues to accomplish the work because of his or her anticipated reward,”( Schop 2009). The responsibility of this position will also provide incentive programs that will increase the productivity of the employee’s as well as amplify the standing of the company compared to similar businesses within the area. The overall function of this position is to give employees the opportunity within the company to develop goals that amplify interest, capabilities, creativity, and in doing so, seek out and master optimal challenges not only for daily tasks but special project tasks throughout the year.

Self –Management

The special projects coordinator will inculcate opportunities of interest for every type of employee to set futuristic goals with the company on a continuous basis thus, improving the employee’s self-management skills. “Self-management skills tell an employer whether or not your personality fits the personality of the company, the bosses, and the co-workers” (“Connecting Wisconsin’s Workforce”, n.d.). For example, during the month of military appreciation, employee’s are encouraged to bring to work any type of