motivational analysis of organizations

When the respondents have completed the instrument, the facilitator distributes the
survey scoring sheet. Respondents are instructed to transfer their scores from the
instrument to the survey scoring sheet and to total their scores for each area.
Subsequently, the interpretation sheet is distributed, and the respondents are asked
to transfer their totals to this sheet.
The facilitator distributes the spectrum sheet, and the respondents are asked to plot
their scores on it for each of the six areas. The spectrum interpretation sheet is
distributed, and respondents are asked to read it. The facilitator leads a discussion on
what employees can do to empower themselves in organizations represented by each
color of the spectrum.
Although individual responses should remain anonymous, an organization may
choose to code responses by work unit or department. All responses may then be
compiled and arrayed in a format similar to that shown in Figure 1, which displays the
number of respondents who gave each possible score to a particular item. The letters
correspond to the zones described in the interpretation sheet (red, orange, yellow, green,
and blue), in which red represents the least empowering organization and blue represents
the most empowering organization.
Item Number R O Y G B
72 ❘❚
1
2
3
...
30
Totals
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Figure 1. Sample Array for Results from the Management-Styles Spectrum
Pfeiffer, J.W., Goodstein, L.D., & Nolan, T.M. (1989). Shaping strategic planning: Frogs, dragons, bees, and
turkey tails. San Diego, CA: Pfeiffer & Company.
Vogt, J.F., & Murrell, K.L. (1990). Empowerment in organizations: How to spark exceptional performance. San
Diego, CA: Pfeiffer & Company.
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