Learning Activity 1.

Define / describe the following leadership theories / styles.

* Trait Theory

* Path Goal

* Fielders Contingency Model

* Transformational Theory

* Transactional Theory

* Autocratic Democratic vs Laisses faire

Learning Activity 2.

As a manager, if you were asked by your superior to develop a decision making committee (to address a particular managerial problem), how would you ensure that the members of your committee do not fall victim to groupthink, hindsight bias, framing bias, and the halo effect?

Learning Activity 3.

Discuss, compare, and contrast the following stages of Maslow's Needs model. Also, compare and contrast the following motivation models:

ERG and Mclleland's 3 Needs Theory

Hygiene Theory and Expectancy Theory

*This weeks readings highlight various types of work teams. Review the types of work teams discussed in the readings. Which team-type have you been involved with at work ? Describe your experience and highlight the reasons as to why the team was successful or unsuccessful...be detailed in your response.

Learning Activity 4.

The readings for this week outline the key elements of Human Resources - discuss each of the elements and discuss the role they they play in modern organizations. How does each element impact you at your job? (be specific)

How has human resource management changed over the past 50 years ? ...give a few examples...

Learning Activity 5.

Highlight the differences between feed-forward controls and Concurrent controls. Give a practical example for each.

Discuss the differences that exist between ‘strategic' and ‘operational' control (as a managerial function).