dq 1
If you, as a manager, had to help change an employee’s behavior to make him or her more productive, what course of action would you take? How might you use both positive and negative reinforcement?
dq 2
Motivational theory applications argue for recognizing individual differences. They also suggest paying attention to members of diverse groups. Is this a contradiction? Why or why not?
dq 3
Visit the following websites and complete the
self-assessments:
Learning Styles:
http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html
Take the Emotional Intelligence, Terminal Values, and
Instrumental Values Assessments:
http://higheredbcs.wiley.com/legacy/college/schermerhorn/0471454761/assessments/main.html
Jung Typology Test:
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm
Name one significant lesson that you discovered about your
learning style, emotional intelligence, and personality. Using this
information, what step(s) do you plan to take to become a more effective
manager?
