Direct and focus attention
3
Regulate effort (intensity) and perspective
Outcomes
Activate relevant knowledge and skills
Time-limited
Tasks Accomplished
1
Motivational Mechanisms (MM)
Satisfaction
Attributes of Effective Goals
In results-oriented organizations like those in the military, goals are often come in the form of missions or objectives. This model illustrates how goals impact both individual and team motivation and performance.
Innovation/
Viability
Specific
A model of
2
Goal-Directed Motivation and Performance
Challenging
Achievable
T23_edited_mechanisms_01
Hatchet 26 this is Hatchet 6, over
6 this is 26, over
26 this is 6, be advised we just got activated to provide security for a downed aircraft recovery mission. An unmanned Aerial Vehicle just crashed. Warning order follows. Prepare to copy, over
6 this is 26, roger. I am prepared to copy, over...
26, this is 6, mission: 2nd platoon secures terrain and sensitive equipment at grid 38SLD902975 no later than 141630DEC in order to allow the downed aircraft recovery team freedom of maneuver. Be prepared to remain in position for up to 36 hours. That’s all I have for now, we’ll talk more before you roll out. What are your questions, over?
6 this is 26, what is the enemy situation at the crash site, over?
26 this is 6, enemy situation is unclear at this time, we think that the drone crashed because of a mechanical failure but are not sure. There have been a few enemy ambushes in that area in the last two months. Two apache attack helicopters are on station. They report local nationals beginning to gather around the aircraft. --about 10 people at this time, over.
6 this is 26, acknowledged sir. Nothing further, over…
Alright. Get your folks moving and I’ll be down there soon with more information. Hatchet 6 - out
2 - Motivational Mechanisms (MM)
3 - Outcomes
Hatchet 26 this is Hatchet 6, over
6 this is 26, over
26 this is 6, be advised we just got activated to provide security for a downed aircraft recovery mission. An unmanned Aerial Vehicle just crashed. Warning order follows. Prepare to copy, over
6 this is 26, roger. I am prepared to copy, over...
26, this is 6, mission: 2nd platoon secures terrain and sensitive equipment at grid 38SLD902975 no later than 141630DEC in order to allow the downed aircraft recovery team freedom of maneuver. Be prepared to remain in position for up to 36 hours. That’s all I have for now, we’ll talk more before you roll out. What are your questions, over?
6 this is 26, what is the enemy situation at the crash site, over?
26 this is 6, enemy situation is unclear at this time, we think that the drone crashed because of a mechanical failure but are not sure. There have been a few enemy ambushes in that area in the last two months. Two apache attack helicopters are on station. They report local nationals beginning to gather around the aircraft. --about 10 people at this time, over.
6 this is 26, acknowledged sir. Nothing further, over…
Alright. Get your folks moving and I’ll be down there soon with more information. Hatchet 6 - out
T23_edited_attributes_01
Hatchet 26 this is Hatchet 6, over
6 this is 26, over
26 this is 6, be advised we just got activated to provide security for a downed aircraft recovery mission. An unmanned Aerial Vehicle just crashed. Warning order follows. Prepare to copy, over
6 this is 26, roger. I am prepared to copy, over...
26, this is 6, mission: 2nd platoon secures terrain and sensitive equipment at grid 38SLD902975 no later than 141630DEC in order to allow the downed aircraft recovery team freedom of maneuver. Be prepared to remain in position for up to 36 hours. That’s all I have for now, we’ll talk more before you roll out. What are your questions, over?
6 this is 26, what is the enemy situation at the crash site, over?
26 this is 6, enemy situation is unclear at this time, we think that the drone crashed because of a mechanical failure but we're not sure. There have been a few enemy ambushes in that area in the last two months. Two apache attack helicopters are on station. They report local nationals beginning to gather around the aircraft. --about 10 people at this time, over.
6 this is 26, acknowledged sir. Nothing further, over…
Alright. Get your folks moving and I’ll be down there soon with more information. Hatchet 6 - out
1 - Attributes of Effective Goals
Hatchet 26 this is Hatchet 6, over
6 this is 26, over
26 this is 6, be advised we just got activated to provide security for a downed aircraft recovery mission. An unmanned Aerial Vehicle just crashed. Warning order follows. Prepare to copy, over
6 this is 26, roger. I am prepared to copy, over...
26, this is 6, mission: 2nd platoon secures terrain and sensitive equipment at grid 38SLD902975 no later than 141630DEC in order to allow the downed aircraft recovery team freedom of maneuver. Be prepared to remain in position for up to 36 hours. That’s all I have for now, we’ll talk more before you roll out. What are your questions, over?
6 this is 26, what is the enemy situation at the crash site, over?
26 this is 6, enemy situation is unclear at this time, we think that the drone crashed because of a mechanical failure but are not sure. There have been a few enemy ambushes in that area in the last two months. Two apache attack helicopters are on station. They report local nationals beginning to gather around the aircraft. --about 10 people at this time, over.
6 this is 26, acknowledged sir. Nothing further, over…
Alright. Get your folks moving and I’ll be down there soon with more information. Hatchet 6 - out
T23_edited_outcomes_01
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A Model of
Interactive Complete
To explore the model further, consider the following example describing the events experienced by a typical military unit in Iraq, in 2009. Be sure to have your audio turned on.