Objective Summary

Week Two Objective Summary

Krystal Garten, Katrina Bennett, Ken Ostrout, Rhonda Mayhew

LDR/531

September 4, 2011

Dr. Debby McNichols

Abstract

The following discusses and analyzes the effects of attitude and emotions with regard to how individuals or work teams motivate toward a successful objective. The incorporation of globalism, technology, and diversity in corporate industries requires specific diplomacy concerning personality and ethics. Further exploration of the aforementioned provides excellent material for discovering methods, which support employee motivation, satisfaction, and performance. Individual or team output depend on the previously mentioned traits and how the qualities assimilate to one another. This piece develops a plan to guide the achievement of inspiration, fulfillment, and accomplishment.

Evaluate How Attitudes and Emotions Influence Behaviors

Attitudes and emotions directly affect behaviors. Further, attitudes and emotions reflect ones personality, values, and perception of other people. Consequently, the latter affects how individuals respond to different circumstances and will ultimately affect behavior. It is important for employees to comprehend how to control their attitude and emotions. Emotions are short lived, for instance experiencing anger about a comment or action; however, strong emotions can alter a person’s mood and attitude about a situation. Consciousness of emotions and attitude affords awareness of how one is perceived by others. The ability to make decisions after reflection instead of based on emotions is important in many situations. Application of controlling emotions and attitudes is important in the workplace. For example, there are times when co-workers become angry or frustrated with other co-workers in meetings or emails; however, it is important to realize when emotions and attitudes are changing, think about the situation differently, control emotions, and keep a...