Week 3
discussion
Although studying theory might seem to be an effort separate
from practice (e.g., professional activities), good theories emerge from
assessing practice. Accordingly, theories can possess some usefulness in
prescribing positive actions for leaders and organizations.
Assume you are the manager of a department in an
organization. Select two of the theories you learned about this week that you
believe will be most useful in managing your staff. (Be sure to review the
supplemental readings as well). Select different theories or different
combinations of theories than your classmates select. Address the following:
Assess why you find the two theories you selected most
practical or helpful.
Evaluate how the two theories might interact with each
other.
Analyze whether you anticipate needing different motivational
methods applying your selected theories according to the ages, races, national
origins, cultures, genders, and educational backgrounds of your subordinates.
Provide appropriate citations to support your conclusions.
Justify three best practices that emerge from your selected
theories (three best practices total. You do not need three best practices for
each theory).
The final paragraph (three or four sentences) of your
initial post should summarize the one or two key points that you are making in
your initial response.
Your posting should be the equivalent of 1- to 2-
single-spaced pages (500–1000 words) in length.
