IF THE BOSS ONLY KNEW: MAXIMIZING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IF THE BOSS ONLY KNEW: MAXIMIZING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE The intention of this paper is to articulate the opinions of unsatisfied employees in a down-to-earth, easily understood and with the support of empirical research. Workers tend to fear voicing concerns in fear of the unemployment line. On the flip side, managers who are interested in earning money are
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Introduction Omega Technical Services Ltd. was established in 1950’s offering documentation service, producing operational & maintenance manuals for clients involved with design along with installation of engineering projects. Being a labor intensive organization, wages count for 80% of the total cost. The company has eight regional offices, 180 staff with average age of 44 and 38% female work force. With increasing competition & falling profits, rationalization phase had began which included
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Traits and Skills Theory: A Doctoral Learner Comparison Approach in Understanding Leadership Traits and Skills Patricia Faison Grand Canyon University LDR 802 August 21, 2013 Traits and Skills Theory: A Doctoral Learner Comparison Approach in Understanding Leadership Traits and Skills Two empirical research studies were compared in the comparison matrix. The articles were located in the Grand Canyon University library. Article one written by Connelly, et al. (2000), is entitled: “Exploring
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Reinforcement versus Goal Theory Lorraine Patterson OMM 625 Learning Organizations & Effectiveness Professor Renee Hill January 30, 2012 According to Edwin Locke the goal setting theory is a tool used for motivation. The theory states that goal setting is linked to task performance. The goal states “specifically challenging employees while using feedback will contribute to a higher and better performance while completing a task.”(Pane, S) The idea of working
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members’ cultural background on team motivation? RQ 3: How is the relation between motivational strategy of management and team motivation moderated by culture? Different motivational theories are discussed. The most applicable motivational theory with respect to management motivational strategy is the goal-setting
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skills and performance of people are critical. Performance management is a continuous process of identifying, measuring and developing performance of individuals and teams and aligning performance with the strategic goals of the organization. The system through which organizations set work goals, determine performance standard, assign and evaluate work, provide performance feedback, determine training and development needs and distribute rewards (Briscoe and Claus, 2008). “Performance management is a systematic
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but to focus on the goal setting method. The main purpose of this essay is to analyze the impact of goal setting in improving employee performance as well as to make some recommendations to enhance the implication and effectiveness of goal setting strategy. Goal setting analysis The manager of the Human Resource department of the company has listed the four key points of goal setting strategy which are: * Goal setting process * Types of goals * Levels of goals * Interim review
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the ‘contingency’ approaches to HR Strategy. In doing so, explain under what conditions HR strategy may help a firm secure competitive advantage. | Explain analytically what is meant by ‘psychological contract’. Critically assess which process theories of motivation could help employers establish a ‘psychological contract’ with their employees? In today’s world, contracts play an ever increasing importance due to our technological growth and the complexity and modern society. Many of us have
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organizational behaviour. The framework of learnings and models identified in this document provides a manager with some of the tools that are needed for him to influence employees to achieve optimum performance and attain the organizational goals. The models are adapted from theory and research done by various scholars. The guidelines provided herein include: • Individual differences • Perception and attributions • Motivating employees • Learning productive behaviour. A manager must possess six competences
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Judge Millett & Waters-Marsh (2008). Motivation among other things is about an individual’s persistence of effort towards attaining a goal. 1. How would you motivate employees in your workgroup to ensure: a) They focus on attaining the goals of the workgroup? and; b) Continue to maintain a consistent quality in their efforts to achieve those goals? 2. With reference to at least two models of motivation: a) How effective is motivation with your immediate workgroup? b) What are
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