Abstract This paper talks about different leadership behaviors included in the path goal theory and the different motivational relationships. These theories are explained with several examples from the movie ‘We are Marshall’. Path Goal Theory According to path goal theory, leaders engage in different types of behavior to assist followers in attaining goals and to provide the direction and support needed to ensure that their goals are compatible with the organization’s goals. A leader’s behavior is acceptable to subordinates when viewed as a source of satisfaction and motivational when need satisfaction is contingent on performance, and the leader facilitates, coaches, and rewards effective performance. The original path-goal theory identifies achievement-oriented, directive, participative, and supportive leader behaviors: 1.
The personality ethics, considered secondary traits, are most effective in specific circumstances while character ethics, considered primary traits, are most effective when used simultaneously with personality ethics. Another learned concept, habits, such as knowledge, skill, and desire, have a powerful role in our lives. Covey believes, "Knowledge allows us to know what to do, skills gives us the ability to know what to do, and desire is the motivation to do it, (Covey). The most significant objective Covey mentions is the independent mentality of previous philosophy and the new philosophy of an interdependent environment. He
E113 TMA02 Part 1 – Essay Discuss how you could use theories and views of motivation to influence the motivation of people in sport and fitness environments. Motivation is understanding why people do things and using this to try to influence them to work towards goals and objectives. Mullins (cited in Rea and Lingam-Willgoss, 2014, p.60) suggests ‘motivation is a driving force through which people strive to achieve their goals and fulfil a need or uphold a value’. Motivation is a much used term in the Sport and Fitness environment. This essay will discuss three different theories of motivation and how they can be used to influence people within Sport and Fitness environments.
Subject: Briefing note on supporting good practise in Performance and Reward Management ‘The conventional definition of management is getting work done through people, but real management is developing people through work.’ Agha Hasan Abedi Explain at least 2 purposes of performance management and its relationship to business objectives. Often viewed in a negative light (to be performance managed often means to be closely managed due to poor performance) performance management is actually a vital, positive tool that can help an organisation deliver success by improving performance through developing the capabilities of its individuals and teams. One of the key purposes of performance management is personal development of employees. By comparing their performance against strategic organisational goals and objectives, an organisation has a consistent way of measuring an individual’s performance or that of an entire department or team. The insight gained could be specific to the individual or could highlight an operational shortfall.
Therefore, in my humble opinion some procedure or manual typically will not work; a healthy, productive, happy culture is created and changed through an open communication. Organizational managers and/or leaders visible action reinforces the communication and builds upon, or challenges the current cultural norms and beliefs. It is my belief that the concept of social construction of organization culture is imperative for organizational managers and/or leaders. The problem is, even though it offers them an opportunity, it also poses challenges. The opportunity is if you change negative conversations to positive, you can change the culture for the better.
When things are quite clear, or very chaotic, people respond well to being told what to do - Task Orientation When the situation is moderate, people often need to be convinced or appealed to - Employee Orientation Substitutes for Leadership Jermier & Kerr found that situational variables can actually substitute or neutralise the need for leadership: – Alternative approaches that can at least partially substitute for the need for leadership or can sometimes overcome poor leadership • • • • Professional orientation Direct feedback from the task Cohesive work group (with positive performance norms) Ability, experience and training Limitations of Contingency Perspective States the importance of context, but theories often employ a ‘matching’ framework (e.g. Fiedler) Often focus is more of relationship between follower and leader, making it hard to consider environmental dimensions Can often ignore or silence formal power relation s(such as the importance of hierarchy) 9 28/03/2014 CONTEMPORARY Perspectives on Leadership 1. Transactional 2. Charismatic 3. Transformational 4.
It is important to keep a balance of the important things in one’s life otherwise, weaknesses can be developed that shadows over a person’s natural strength to prioritize. A balance of the important things in one’s life is what allows personal success to be achieved. Successfulness is the ability to seize new opportunities and explore new paths in life. Balance is the key to success because when there is balance in one’s life there is a cut back of stress, which makes room for the ability to thrive; and a person’s ability to thrive is what carries them to their personal success. To be successful is to understand what is important to you, to recognize your weaknesses without hiding behind them, to strive for balance as well as open new doors in life.
CWPA, NCTE, and NWP claim in “Framework for Success in Postsecondary Writing,” that “Habits of mind refers to ways of approaching learning that are both intellectual and practical and that will support students’ success in a variety of fields and disciplines” (122). At the Recreation Center, responsibility and persistence are habits of the mind that most students apply. Persistence, which the authors describes, is the “ability to sustain interest in and attention to short and long-term projects,” that pushes these students to come back throughout their education, regardless of how high their workload has piled up (122). When approaching college, students find it much more difficult to schedule exercising while balancing out their college life. There are exams to study for, deadlines to meet, and expectations to live up to.
The purpose of higher learning allows growth while broadening my perspective to help educate others. The complete and concise curriculum allows me to prioritize my daily routines to become an enhanced student and educator. My concerns and difficulties were at a low level during this module because of the great support system provided in the GCU program. Organizing and prioritizing were a little difficult because achieving my personal, academic, and career goals are all on equal ground. The final outcome entails personal, academic, and career goals that will be gained during my pursuit of higher
The main thrust of this perspective is that people respond and demonstrate behavior from observing people in their environment (Engler, 2008). Likewise, the model also considers other factors that allow individuals to perform according to specific functions. Specifically, the interplay of behavioral, cognitive, and environmental factors provide the continued human development. A key component that promotes social learning theory is the process of modeling. In particular, modeling is complemented through the application of attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation (Engler, 2008).