| Reviewed: |
Apr 15, 2003 by Business Editorial Board |
| Overview: |
Introductory module appropriate for business students. Interactive and tutorial
presentation of concepts about Giving Effective Praise from the work of Ken
Blanchard and Spencer Johnson. Contains 9 slides that that challenge students
in the field to understand the power of giving praise to motivate
employees. Students are also given the opportunity to practice writing these
praise statements.
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| Learning Goals: |
The major learning goal is to instruct students about the importance of
providing effective praise in their perspective roles as managers of people in
organizations. When applied correctly, praise can be a very effective
motivational tool.
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| Target Student Population: |
This exercise is aimed at students in introductory management classes such as
Principles of Management, Organizational Behavior, or Human Resource Management
courses. It would also be of value in supervisory training and workforce
development.
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| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
An introduction to the use of reward systems and specifically the application of
intrinsic versus extrinsic rewards (and internal vs. external locus of control)
would make the exercise more meaningful. In addition, an introduction to
motivation theories would be helpful.
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| Type of Material: |
Tutorial
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| Recommended Uses: |
This exercise would be best applied as an individual homework assignment or for
professional development purposes. It would also make an excellent link to
maintain for an instructor's web page of web resources.
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| Technical Requirements: |
Standard internet browser. Also requires a Flash plug-in which can be accessed
from the link.
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