Answer to Question #226200 in Management for Peter Masih

Question

As effective as technology has proven to be during lockdown for most organizations
across the globe, work from home for extended hours has its own set of challenges.
Without much face-to-face human interaction with coworkers and clients, it becomes
difficult to connect with our professional counterparts. These leaders to a drop in
motivation levels and overall productivity.
a. In the given scenario, how can Goal Setting Theory be applied to improve
performance? (5 Marks)
b. How will you apply McClelland’s Needs Theory to enhance motivation at the
workplace? (5 Marks)

Answer 1

a) the Goal Setting Theory focuses on the ideology that setting specific and measurable goals is more effective than setting unclear goals. In this regard, the companies could have reduced the extended time that workers executing their duties from home were forced into. The extension in working hours inclines them to work beyond their capabilities, making the goals to be unclear since they become demoralized.

b) McClelland’s Needs Theory on the other hand can be used to increase the motivation at the work place by coming up with a culture that suits everyone and workers can easily adopt it. Precisely, every person has one of three main driving motivators: the needs for achievement, affiliation, or power. These motivators are not inherent; we develop them through our culture and life experiences. Achievers like to solve problems and achieve goals.