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Reflect

1. Recall an experience at work when your perceptions (or someone else's perceptions) were later found to be distorted. The following factors distort our perceptions:

a. Stereotypes - Assign attributes to a group of people

b. Halo effect - Uses one attribute to develop an overall impression of a person or situation

c. Selective perception - Defines problems from one's own point of view

d. Projection - Assigns personal attributes to others

e. Contrast effects - Derive meaning by contrasting it to another recent occurrence

f. Self-fulfilling prophecies - Predetermining a situation based on individual experiences

2. With your recalled experience in mind, and given what you've learned about differences and perceptions this week, compose a response that addresses the following points:

Which one of the listed distortion factors most contributed to your situation?

What could you have done differently?

Reflect

3. Which of the following strategies do you think has the most influence on creating a positive work environment, leading to greater job satisfaction and job performance? Please include a brief response to support your selection.

a. Job Involvement

b. Organizational Commitment

c. Quality of Leadership

d. Promotional Opportunities

e. Pay and Performance Incentives

4. From the following list, select a motivational theory that you would be most likely to apply as a manager. Provide a brief explanation as to how you would apply this motivational theory.

a. Needs Theory

b. Equity Theory

c. Expectancy Theory