Goal setting Theory of Edwin Locke

Theory that focuses identifying the type of goal that are most effective in producing high level of
motivation and performance

1. Two purpose of goal
a. Provide useful framework for managing motivation
b. Goal are effective control device ( monitoring by management

Motivation goal must have
I. Clarity
II. Challenge
III. Commitment
IV. Feedback
V. Task completely
# Intention toward goal
#major source of job motivation
#. a superior motivating source
Conclusion
Specific hard goal produce higher level of output
a. It deal with people in general achievement on people had high need of achievement
b. These apply on who accept and committed toward it
c. Contingencies
1. Feedback influence
2. Goal commitment
I. Occur in public
II. Internal focus of control as individual
3. (individual belief), higher self-efficacy, it more confident in succeed in task given or portfolio
d. Hard and specific a powerful motivating force in goal-setting effort
1. Lead to higher performance
2. No evident in job satisfaction