P-O-L-C Framework
Managing Groups & Teams
Motivating Employees
Essentials of Control
Strategic Human Resource Management
100

The P, O, L, C stands for

Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling

100

Structured and task-focused (e.g., workgroups), created for specific organizational objectives are what type of group?

Formal Groups

100

Performing tasks for personal satisfaction or enjoyment is what type of motivation?

Intrinsic  

100

The process of establishing standards, measuring performance, comparing performance to standards, and taking corrective action defines what term?

Organizational Control

100

SHRM stands for

Strategic Human Resources Management

200

Vision & Mission falls under which part of the P-O-L-C Framework?

Planning

200

This term refers to the tendency of individuals to put in less effort when working in a group context?

Social Loafing

200

Performing tasks for external rewards like money or recognition is what type of motivation?

Extrinsic  

200

This level of control tracks strategy implementation and makes necessary adjustments.

Strategic Control

200

Focuses on aligning human capital with organizational strategy

Strategic Human Resources Management

300

Culture falls under which part of the P-O-L-C Framework?

Organizing

300

This term refers to a group’s perception of its ability to successfully perform well. Watching others, verbal persuasion, person's feelings.

Collective efficacy

300

This type of theory focuses on existence, relatedness, and growth needs. 

ERG Theory

300

This type of control focuses on day-to-day processes and execution

Operational Control

300

Identifying, attracting, and retaining valuable employees is 

Talent Management

400

Strategic Human Resources falls under which part of the P-O-L-C Framework?

Controlling

400

The stage of group development where the group members start to push against the established boundaries to explore their power and influence

Storming

400

This theory focuses on fairness and how perceived inequities affect motivation.

Equity Theory

400

This type of control includes the Balance Sheet: Tracks assets, liabilities, and equity

Financial Control 

400

Preparing for leadership transitions by identifying and developing potential leaders

Succession Planning

500

Motivation falls under which part of the P-O-L-C Framework?

Leading

500

This type of interdependence includes tasks completed separately and aggregated

Pooled

500

This theory focuses on behavior influenced by consequences, including positive/negative reinforcement and punishment

Reinforcement Theory

500

This principles primary goal to emphasize reducing waste (Muda), enhancing value, and streamlining processes

Lean Principle

500

Providing meaningful work, connecting employees with mentors, and fostering a sense of purpose is

Employee Retention Strategies