Goals Are Very Effective For Motivating Performance

Knowledge of negative stereotypes can influence people’s performance. Stereotype threat creates extra performance pressure through apprehensiveness about conforming to negative stereotypes (Woolfolk &

In 1981 Imogene King introduced her mid-range Theory of Goal Attainment (this theory has also been referred to as the theory of goal achievement (Johnson and Webber, 2010)). This theory is based on the grand theory called the Conceptual System, also created by King (Frey et al: 2002). To understand the more focused mid-range theory it is important to first quickly understand the conceptual system.

Similar to Najdowski’s theoretical framework, Toni Schmader, Alyssa Croft & Jessica whitehead propose the way stereotyping may change one’s self concept due to stereotype threat. In the article ‘Why Can’t I Just Be Myself?: A Social Cognitive Analysis of the Working Self-Concept Under Stereotype Threat’, the authors explore how stereotype threat; specifically concerning negative stereotypes, greatly influences one’s self concept and accomplishments. They explain that the presence of a certain assessment, may very well lead one to perform in a lacking manner compared to their

Every year brings new memories, friends and standards accomplished. This year there is a lot I want to achieve both academically and out of school. For example I want to be more organized, which is a goal for both school and home. That includes keeping my binders and folders uncluttered, and remembering to bring any and all homework home. Another, more educational based goal is to be more prepared for tests and quizzes by being more smart when and how I study, and writing down when they are going to happen in my agenda. Finally I want to participate more in class, whether that be answering questions, or turning in all of my work.

When you identify something specific you want, you set a goal. Actually getting what you want demands hard work and the ability to set and follow a plan. Think of a goal setting plan like a map. With this map, you will be able to see where you want to go, decide on the route that will take you there, and see where you are on your journey at any given time.

Weekly Encourager: Maintaining a balanced life can create great pleasure. In this profession, balance is important. You spend your days nurturing and instructing others’ kids, but you can’t neglect yourself or your family in the meantime. One goal to achieving balance is to work smarter by prioritizing deadlines. Setting goals can help maintain a healthy professional and personal lifestyle. It can be complicated if your home life is out-of-whack; subsequently, that-out-of whack can carry over into the classroom. Find balance in your life today.

There have been many studies on stereotype threat and self-esteem and their negative effects on task performance. These studies have focused primarily on minorities such as women, blacks, Latinos and Asians and have found that stereotype threat and self-esteem have influenced negatively in task performance. Steele (1997) investigated how self-esteem and stereotype threat affects task performance and has found that most of task failures have to do with the individual social environment. For instance, a study was conducted in which black students completed a difficult task with either a black or white experimenter. The task was described as intelligent test (Steele & Aronson, 1995). When the experimenter was white, the student performed more

2004). Seibt et al, (2004) found that positive self-induced stereotypes created a risky focus style, whereas negative self-induced stereotypes created a prevention focus reverting to avoidance strategy. Demonstrating that negative stereotypes cause a reversion on performance ability because of avoidance rather than boosting the performance like positive stereotypes.

I want to lose weight. I want to gain weight. I want to be strong. I just want to look good. These are some of the most common answers when you ask people what their fitness goals are or when you ask them why they workout. While it's true they are goals, they just aren't very good goals. Let's take a look at what a good fitness goal looks like and how you can help yourself achieve that goal.

The article we are studying addresses the issue of how to improve the work-flow and general working conditions &motivation of staff working within Health Information Services (HIS) Departments. Their job is “to assist all departmental members to work smarter” (Layman, Elizabeth J, 2011). In order to achieve this they can work together with “health information managers and directors” to “redesign [both] work and jobs” (Layman, Elizabeth J, 2011).

Planning a curriculum that meets the need of students can be a taxing task, but it is necessary for student success. Creating a cohesive unit entails breaking down the standards and developing essential questions that will drive student learning and understanding. In addition to breaking down the standards, it is important to set clear learning goals for students so they are able to accomplish the learning set in the standards. The best way to set clear learning goals for students is to use the Backwards Planning Model and be clear on the standards that will be taught. Carol Ann Tomlinson and Jay McTighe (2006) believe the “deliberate use of the backward design for planning courses, units, and individual lessons results in more appropriate assessments and more purposeful teaching” (p. 27). When we as teachers know where our students are going, we can convey that information to them in a way that meets their learning needs. A clear understanding of the standards brought on by backwards planning will lead to clear learning goals for students.

It is a well-known fact that rewards and motivators create a drive for better results. Whether it be at work, school or a place of worship, we as people require recognition in order to continue and/or increase productivity (Gerdeman, "Harvard Business School"). Who doesn 't love receiving awards for their handwork? Rewards are issued in many forms, they can either be intrinsic or extrinsic, most college students work part time - some full - in order to live comfortably as the financial aid granted from schools along with scholarships and grants aren 't enough. Individuals attend post-secondary to better themselves as individuals, impact the society in a positive manner, and to pursuing their aspirations. The stress caused from working while in school tends to impede student academics, thus not allowing them to perform their finest. Students who earn a GPA of 3.7 or higher should receive free college tuition as a reward for their effort.

The aim of this experiment was to test whether or not reward enhances motivation, therefore enhancing results of performance.

English novelist, Thomas Hardy, said, “Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion” (quotesgram.com). The organization I currently work for has placed a career path ahead of me filled with great personal and professional opportunity, however it will be a new road for me with a steep learning curve. The article, Social Organizations by Robert Prodanciuc highlights bureaucracy and organizational development, leadership, and employee development as they hey areas I have also come to recognize as the challenges I will face while achieving organizational goals and motivating and leading employees.

We would like to thank Mr. M. K Pal for his guidance and constant motivation towards carrying out the tasks.