Abstract:
Goals are believed by theorists like Eric Skopec,
James Manktelow, Graham Tarrant, and
organizational systems analysts, to provide
foundations or basis for an individual's or an
organization's activities and level of productivity.
Goal setting is essential as this process basically
provides directions for and constraints on decision-making
and action. Furthermore, goals are
perceived to be the source of motivation for people in
an organization to work, as goals embody the
character of an organization.
The nature of an organization influences how
the leaders and members of a particular organization
practice goal setting. How they plan, work, towards a
goal, and execute activities are characterized by the
type of organization they are in. In the case of
fraternities and sororities, their goal setting
procedures and planning strategies are formally
guided by the principles and the objectives of their
constitutions.
Gender differentiation, which is one of the main
characteristics that define the nature of fraternities
and sororities, also influence what kind of goals are
to be set; how goals are to be set; and what goals
are to be given the utmost importance. Gender
differences also influence the strategies to be applied
when working toward goals.
In UP Manila, the most visible and seemingly
active organizations are the fraternities and
sororities. The members of these kinds of
organizations believe that their goals or their planning
strategies have much to do with their perceived level
of productivity. In general, their perception of goals
and goal setting are promising, in that they believe
that goals and goal setting are significant in, not only
their perceived productivity level, but also in the
direction that their organizations are heading for.
