=+2. In many universities and polytechnics, student performance in a particular course is evaluated by means of regularly submitted course-work and a final examination. Assume that you participate and contribute in classes and conscientiously undertake and submit course-work, but that the scores you obtain are always below those you expected. What do you do?

Compare and contrast your reactions with those of a divisional manager whose annual bonus is solely determined on the basis of budgeted versus actual financial performance.