HR 310 PU Unit 7 How Would You Motivate People for as A Leader Questions
Unit 7: DiscussionIntroductionChallenges and obstacles are an integral part of life. Chapter 13 will explore common obstacles and ways to overcome obstacles. One of the most important things a leader can do is to help others overcome obstacles. Destructive leadership is known by several names: “the dark side of leadership”, “toxic leadership”, “bad leadership”, “pseudo-transformational leadership”, “abusive leadership”, and “unethical leadership.” Chapter 14 will explore defining components of destructive leadership and analyze methods for addressing toxic leadership through the perspective of the leaders, followers, and context (Northouse, 2021).Unit Learning OutcomesIllustrate the importance of leading through obstacles (CLO 5).Recognize common team obstacles (CLO 5 and CLO 6).Examine the role of leaders, followers, and the context in toxic/destructive leadership (CLO 2, CLO 3, and CLO 5).DirectionsReview the unit resources and assigned chapters. Answer the discussion questions and submit for review. Primary post is due by Wednesday (11:59 pm, CST). Respond to at least two peer postings. Peer postings are due by Friday (11:59 pm, CST). Your peer responses should: State if you share their perspective.Explain your perspective on the issue.Support your perspective with reasoning or justification.Please be sure to use supporting material from the chapter to strengthen your discussion and justify your answers. There is no length limit; however, you should answer each question thoroughly.Discussion EtiquetteYou should consider the discussion threads as being analogous to the kind of discussions typical of a face-to-face class: strive to be yourself, have a voice, and to say things that are interesting, provocative, and respectful.Since this is an educational setting, you are encouraged to proofread, and to avoid the more slang- and emoticon-fueled discourse that appear on social media.One of the goals here is professional preparation; if you would not say or do something in the workplace, then you should not post similar material in a discussion thread.Due DateFirst post due 11:59 p.m., Wednesday CTRespond to two or more classmates by 11:59 p.m., Friday, CT.Discussion QuestionsFor Unit 7, you will address the following tasks in one discussion post (Primary Post):Chapter 13 – one opening question and one additional question of your choice.Chapter 14 – one opening question and one additional question of your choice.Critical Thinking – Watch the provided video (TedTalk: Eric Berlow - Simplifying Complexity) and share your findings.Chapter 13Chapter 14Critical ThinkingChapter 13What motivates you in the context of work?As a leader, how would you get people excited about work when they are not motivated?Who is responsible for motivating workers?How much responsibility does the leader or organization have, and how much does the individual worker have?Choose one of the following additional questions to answer:What are the three components of Expectancy Theory?Do you think this accurately describes how people are motivated? Why or why not?Give examples of a time when the task was too complex for you, and when the task was too simple.How did you react to each?Which of the leadership styles (directive, supportive, achievement-oriented, or participative) do you feel is or would be the most challenging for you to use? Why?How easy would it be for you to switch leadership styles, depending on a follower’s motivation level?How can a leader assess what a follower’s motivation level is and what style of leadership he or she would respond best to?What should leaders do when the obstacles faced by group members are of a personal nature and not directly related to the group efforts?Is there a preferred leadership style in these situations? Explain.What would you advise leaders to do who are facing their own obstacles?Explain how two or more of the obstacles described in chapter 13 might overlap or connect: unclear goals, unclear directions, low motivation, complex tasks, simple tasks, low involvement, lack of challenge.Chapter 14What do you consider to be destructive leadership and why?At what point does the use of power as a leader become destructive?Choose one of the following additional questions to answer:What do you consider to be an “excessive” use of power by a leader?At what point does legitimate power become “excessive”?What can organizations do about destructive leaders? Provide one recommendation.What would you do if you had a destructive leader? Justify your answer.How might employees act collectively to counter a leader’s destructive behavior? Provide an example.How can you find the inner strength to deal with the inevitable obstacles and crises of life?Critical Thinking DiscussionComplex or Complicated?Watch the 3 ½ minute presentation by Eric Berlow on how complexity leads to simplicity, at TED talks: Simplifying Complexity (Links to an external site.).Berlow uses the model of a food web to show how to analyze parts of a system. If you were to imagine a social problem you have some familiarity with and draw a web of contributing factors and outcome by using Berlow’s three steps, you might identify what the closest and most influential links to the problem that should be focused on first during problem-solving.Consider the following questions:What is the difference between complexity and complicatedness?What are Berlow’s three suggestions for how to simplify a complex problem?