This is the link of this week chapter:
 
http://my.safaribooksonline.com/9780470284667/improving_productivity_and_increasing_pr#X2ludGVybmFsX0h0bWxWaWV3P3htbGlkPTk3ODA0NzAyODQ2NjclMkZpbXByb3ZpbmdfcHJvZHVjdGl2aXR5X2FuZF9pbmNyZWFzaW5nX3ByJnF1ZXJ5PQ
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Consider these and other thoughts on what you studied this week when doing your journal:
 
-What performance measures have you encountered at work? Are they effective, fair and consistent?
 
-What management techniques do you deem best for encouraging compliance with company standards? Positive/negative consequences?
 
-What is the Mission and Vision Statement of your organization? Is is once read and then forgotten or is it reinforced continuously?
 
-How are goals and objectives set in your organization? MBO program?
 
-Is the S.M.A.R.T. system the best way to structure attaining goals?
 
-What motivates you most in your job, life? Can you describe some good and bad motivation techniques you have encountered.
 
-For you, does motivation come from within (intrinsic) or outside (extrinsic)?
 
-How do you feel about content versus process theories of motivation?
 
-Do you feel empowered and engaged at work?
 
-Is your organization organized properly for maximum effectiveness?
 
-Can you feel the organizational culture of your organization? Does your organization have the right people in the right positions for positive results?