Assignment For Organizational Behavior

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ASSIGNMENT QUESTION FOR ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR As a manager ....... What steps would you take to motivate your employees after observing them perform well? As a manager, he/she is responsible for motivating subordinates and subordinates expect some kind of a motivating effort from their superiors when they are to perform a good job. When a subordinate has done a good job, the manager must try to motivate them for repetition of that good work even better that the current state. There are no of ways in which a manager can encourage/motivate good performance of a subordinate but the level of motivation achieved depends on person. Care should be taken to use appropriate motivational tactics depending on the person to be motivated.…show more content…
Though related, they are not the same. A mentor may coach, but a coach does not mentor. Understanding the definition of mentoring is crucial. Mentoring is "relational," while coaching is "functional." The concept of "safety" is also differentiator. Below are other significant differences. Coaching and mentoring are two ways in which people with vast experience help those in the same job or field of endeavor who have less experience. Coaching usually deals with specific skills and tactics, while mentoring often is a long-term process and a more personal relationship is formed. In both coaching and mentoring the goal is to help people to reach their full potential. Coaching Coaching takes many forms. In a basic sense it is a method of training, directing or instructing a person or group of people to do a specific task, achieve a goal or develop certain skills. A coach seeks to impart information by any one or any combination of methods including: motivational talks, seminars, workshops, clinics and supervised practice. Often coaching involves monitoring the performance of the skill or task and giving feedback on how to improve. This feedback cycle can be performed multiple…show more content…
There are a few critical things to remember when giving feedback to others. Feedback should: Be timely. It should occur as soon as practical after the interaction, completion of the deliverable, or observation is made. Be specific. Statements like "You did a great job" or "You didn't take care of the clients' concerns very well" are too vague and don't give enough insight into the behavior you would like to see repeated or changed. Focus on the "what," not the "why." Avoid making the feedback seem as if it is a judgment. Begin with "I have observed..." or "I have seen..." and then refer to the behavior. Focus on behavior and not the person. Describe what you heard and saw and how those behaviors impact the team, client, etc. Use a sincere tone of voice. Avoid a tone that exhibits anger, frustration, disappointment or sarcasm. Positive feedback strengthens performance. People will naturally go the extra mile when they feel recognized and appreciated. When corrective feedback is handled poorly, it will be a significant source of friction and conflict. When it is handled well, people will experience the positive effects and performance is
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