Table 7.2
John is working on his department's annual plan. Employee performance has been okay and commitment to his department's goals moderate. In the past John has asked his employees to do their best. This year he is asking each employee to work with him in determining exactly what that employee is going to accomplish this year. John wants his people to feel the goals are theirs, to invest in their accomplishment. He wants them to believe that they can accomplish these goals. He thinks he can help this whole process by meeting with each employee quarterly and talking about where the department is and where the employee is in regards to goal accomplishment.
-Refer to Table 7.2. John's concern about his people's believing they can accomplish the goals is a concern over:
A) goal commitment.
B) how goals are assigned.
C) the setting of difficult but acceptable goals.
D) how to provide feedback on goal attainment.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

John's concern about his people's belief in their ability to accomplish the goals relates to their level of commitment to the goals. By involving employees in the goal-setting process and allowing them to have ownership of their goals, John is attempting to increase their commitment and confidence in achieving those goals.

Table 7.2 John Is Working on His Department's Annual Plan. Employee Performance