Discussion 1: Impact of Unmet Expectations on Employee Attitudes Work expectations are conditions that employees consider likely to happen in their current or future job situation. Most employers communicate certain expectations clearly: pay, personal time off, and core work hours. Other expectations may be less clearly conveyed. For example, people may expect—but do not always find—some degree of structure, a reasonably safe and inviting work environment, or recognition for a job done well. Expectations, whether spoken or unspoken, have a profound impact on employee attitudes. Employees with clearly defined, well-communicated expectations have more job satisfaction and are thus more successful than those whose expectations are unclear or unmet. When expectations are met, employers can find more productivity and decreased attrition can result. RJPs provide applicants with a true picture of the characteristics of the job and the organization, both positive and negative. RJPs, if used properly, are a valuable tool to help reduce unrealistic expectations and lessen attrition. In this Discussion, you will explore how unmet expectations can influence job attitudes and whether RJPs can make a difference. To prepare for this Discussion: Watch the video Antecedents of Job Attitudes. Choose one Walden Sports employee from the group. Take notice if the employee expresses unmet expectations and how this might affect their job attitude. Consider the merits of an RJP for this employee. Read the article “A Historical Approach to Realistic Job Previews: An Exploration Into Their Origins, Evolution, and Recommendations for the Future.” Consider the impact of RJPs as an ethical obligation of employers and the effect it could have on job attitudes. Consider if there is a difference in formal and informal RJPs. Read the article “Employees’ Expectations and Organizational Silence.” Silence in an organization is when employees deliberately, and individually and collectively, withhold their opinion on work-related improvement or change. Consider this as a potential consequence of employee unmet expectations. By Day 3 Post a response to the following: Provide a description of two unmet expectations experienced by the Walden Sports employee depicted in this week’s media. Then explain how this employee’s unmet expectations might affect his or her job attitudes. Finally, explain how an RJP) might have changed the employee’s experience.

Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, affords The Congress of the United States the mandate to “… provide for the common Defense and general Welfare of the United States” and the power to “… make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution, the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any department or Officer Thereof.” As you read these words, it is evident that the intention of the Framers was that the bulk of all governmental power should ultimately lie in the legislative branch. After all, Congress represents the marriage of the concepts of the representative republic with democratic principles. However, in recent times, scholars and practitioners have debated whether the legislature has become too powerful, relative to the other two branches. For this Discussion, use the LexisNexis Academic or LegalTrac databases at the School Library or another source and find two scholarly articles published in the past 3 years on the topic of congressional power or partisanship. Also, review the Learning Resources and consider the changes in the power of the legislative branch and its implications.Post a description of the powers of the legislative branch that have either grown or diminished in the 21st century and explain how. Use the Learning Resources or current literature to support your response. Then, describe at least two strategies major political parties use to enhance voting loyalty among their party's caucus, particularly regarding key congressional votes. Explain how these strategies might work.Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.