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Assignment
Think about the idea that you would like to obtain after graduation. Describe this job, the kind of manager you would like to report to, and the kind of organization you would be working in.
1. What would be your levels of expectancy and instrumentality on this job? Which outcomes would have high valence for you on this job? What steps would your manager take to influence your levels of expectancy, instrumentality, and valence?
2. Whom would you choose as a referent on this job? What a referent on this job? What steps would your manager take to make you feel that you were being equitably treated? What would you do if, after a year on this job, you experienced underpayment inequity?
3. What needs would your strive to achieve on this job? Why? What role would your manager play in determining your goals?
4. What needs would you strive to satisfy on this job? Why? What role would your manager play in helping you satisfy these needs?
5. What behaviors would your manager positively reinforce on this job? Why? What positive reinforcers would your manager use?
6. Would there be any vicarious learningon this job? Why or why not?
7. To what extent would you be motivated by self-control on this job? Why?
8. what would be your level of self-control on this job? Why would your self-control be at thin level? Should your manager take steps to boost your self-efficacy? If not, why not? If so, what would these steps be?
Manager who verbally criticize their subordinates, out them down in front of their coworkers, or use the threat or job loss to influence behavior are exercising coercive power. Some employees subject to coercive believe that using it is unethical.
1. Either alone or in a group, think about the ethical implications of the use of coercive power.
2. To what extent do managers and organizations have an ethical obligation to put limits on the amount of coercive power that is exercised?