ritical$-$Thinking Questions

The following critical$-$thinking questions can be used for class discussion and$/$or as written assignments to develop communication skills. Be sure to give complete explanations for all questions.

Which leadership model do you prefer?

Do you agree with the University of Michigan model $($with two leadership styles$)$ or with the Ohio State model $($with four leadership styles$)?$

Do you agree with the Leadership Grid$$s claim that the one best leadership style is the team leader $(9,9)?$

Which of the three content motivation theories do you prefer? Why?

Which of the three process motivation theories do you prefer? Why?

What is your motivation theory? What major methods, techniques, and so on$,$ do you plan to use on the job as a manager to increase motivation and performance?

Reinforcement theory is unethical because it is used to manipulate employees. Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

Which type and schedule of reinforcement do you plan to use most often as a leader?

Do you really get what you reinforce? Explain.