Human Relations in Organizations: Applications and Skill Building 8th Edition by Robert Lussier

Exercise 9

In Chapter 1, you were asked to write five course objectives. Rewrite the five objectives, or new ones, using the Douglas model below:
To + Action verb + Specific, measurable, and singular behavior + Target date
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2.
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Also write two personal objectives and two career objectives using Douglas's model:
Personal
1.
2.
Career
1.
2.
Objective: To gain skill at setting objectives.
AACSB: The primary AACSB learning standard skills developed through this exercise are analytic skills and strategic management.
Preparation: You should have written nine objectives in preparation for this exercise.
Break into groups of five or six people and share your objectives. One person states one objective and the others give input to be sure it meets the criteria of effective objectives.
A second person states one objective, followed by feedback. Continue until all group members have stated all their objectives or the time runs out.
Conclusion: The instructor may lead a discussion and/or make concluding remarks.
Application (2- 4 minutes): What did I learn from this experience? How will I use this knowledge in the future?
Sharing: Volunteers give their answers to the application section.