Goal Setting Theory

GOAL SETTING THEORY

The following statements refer to the job you currently hold. Read each statement and then select a response from the following scale that best describes you view.

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |

Almost Never | Seldom | About Half the Time | Usually | Almost Always |

________ (1) I understand exactly what I am supposed to do on my job.

________ (2) I have specific, clear goals to aim for on my job.

________ (3) The goals I have on my job are challenging.

________ (4) I understand how my performance is measured on my job.

________ (5) I have deadlines for accomplishing my goals on my job.

________ (6) When I have more than one goal to accomplish, I know which are most important and which are least important.

________ (7) My goals require my full effort.

________ (8) My manager tells me the reasons for giving me the goals I have.

________ (9) My manager is supportive with respect to encouraging me to reach my goals.

________ (10) My manager lets me participate in the setting of my goals.

________ (11) My manager lets me have some say in deciding how I will go about implementing my goals.

________ (12) If I reach my goals, I know that my manager will be please.

________ (13) I get credit and recognition when I attain my goals.

________ (14) Trying for goals makes my job more fun that it would be without goals.

________ (15) I feel proud when I get feedback indicating that I have reached my goals.

________ (16) The other people I work with encourage me to attain my goals.

________ (17) I sometimes compete with my coworkers to see who can do the best job in reaching our goals.

________ (18) If I reach my goals, my job security will be improved.

________ (19) If I reach my goals, my chances for a pay raise are increased.

________ (20) If I reach my goals, my chances for a promotion are increased.

________ (21) I usually feel that I have a suitable action plan(s) for reaching my goals.

________ (22) I get...