SPC Weekly assignment 8

Weekly Assignments: Upon completing the assigned reading you will submit the weekly assignments. Your assignments are graded using a 12.5-point scale (12.5 (A), 6.25 (C), or 0 (F)). No two individuals will have identical questions. You will be asked short answer questions that define concepts in the text. The weekly assignments open at 5:00AM on the assigned day. You can enter the assignment as often as you wish during the availability period. These assignments are all due by 11:55PM on the assigned day.

1. Of the three aspects of expectancy theory, which do you believe to be the most important when combating low motivation? Why? Provide an example from your own life when this aspect was used to increase your own motivation.

2. How could a leader use expectancy theory to motivate high school students to stay in band or orchestra when their peers are dropping out?

3. Briefly explain why achievement-oriented leadership seeks continuous improvement. Provide an example from your own life when you have seen the benefits of seeking for continuous improvement in an organization. What was the outcome of these efforts?

4. How would a leader's task-orientation or relationship-orientation affect how well he or she is able to help followers overcome obstacles in an organization?

5. How can unclear goals be an obstacle for followers? Provide at least three examples of clear goals.