1. Describe Hersey and Blanchard's situational theory and its application to employee participation.

2. Do you think leadership style is fixed and unchangeable for a leader or flexible and adaptable? Discuss.
3. Suggest the sources of power that would be available to a leader of a student government organization. What sources of power may not be available?

4. A lot of new managers err in selecting the right leadership style when they move into management. Why do you think this happens? Which leadership theories, if any, could help new managers deal with this transition?

5. Would you rather work for a supervisor high in need for achievement, for affiliation, or for power? Why? What are two advantages and two disadvantages of each?

6. A survey of teachers found that two of the most important rewards were the belief that their work was important and a feeling of accomplishment. How consistent is this finding with the Job Characteristics Model?

7. A survey of teachers found that two of the most important rewards were the belief that their work was important and a feeling of accomplishment. According to Maslows theory, what needs do these rewards meet?

8. Many organizations use sales contests and motivational speakers to energize salespeople to overcome frequent rejections and turndowns. Using 3 theories of motivation, how may these devices help to motivate people?

9. Would you rather work for a supervisor high in need for achievement, need for affiliation, or need for power? Why?

10. Define reinforcement theory by giving a definition List and briefly explain the tools used to implement reinforcement theory. Be sure to include the reinforcement schedules in your answer.