Zerbe and Douglas C. Pitt(Summer 2001) Leadership And Motivation: The Effective Application Of Expectancy Theory‚ Journal of Managerial Issues ‚ Vol. 13‚ No. 2‚ pp. 212-226 | Aim / Purpose of article | In this article‚ we discuss the application of a motivational model that provides a practical tool for individuals wishing to assume leadership roles. This model‚ namely expectancy theory (Vroom‚ 1964; Porter and Lawler‚ 1968)‚ suggests that individuals‚ acting through self-interest‚ adopt courses
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1.2 Describe underpinning theories of change Undermining is; repairing of faulty foundations. There are many theories that explain the reasons for change and the way people react to changes. Mckibben explains reasons for changes in three ways Firstly it is the incremental changes‚ these are small changes. It may be a change in Timetable‚ change in a parents feedback form so that more information is gathered‚ area being cordoned off because of a leak. This would mean changing or tweaking things for
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Theoretical Framework for Nursing Practice – Module 6 A. Compare and contrast two of the models or theories presented in this chapter considering their usefulness in practice‚ research‚ education and administration. For the purposes of this discussion‚ I have selected King’s Theory of Goal Attainment and Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relations. On a broad perspective‚ both theories aim at explaining the interaction processes that happen between a nurse and her patient. Imogene
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Explain Natural Law theory In this essay‚ I will discuss the theories behind Natural Law‚ as well as the qualities it is seen to possess. I will explain Aquinas’ concepts and theory on Natural Law‚ discussing eudaimonia and the doctrine of the double effect. Finally‚ I will reflect on some of the positive and negative aspects‚ in summarising Natural Law theory. It is important to highlight that Natural Laws differ from acts which occur naturally. There are many aspects to Natural Law‚ the first
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Explain Kant’s ethical theory’ (25 marks.) Kant’s ethical theory is an absolute and deontological theory. This means that humans are seeking the ultimate end called the supreme good also known as the ‘summon Bonnum’. Kant says that morality is a categorical imperative‚ this is a duty which must always be obeyed in all possible situations. A categorical imperative is what is needed to find what is right or wrong. Kant argued that to act morally is to do one’s duty‚ and one’s duty is to obey the
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born in 429 B.C. As the son of a wealthy nobleman‚ he turned his back on a political scene‚ and devoted himself to writing ideas of his master‚ complimented with his own views in his dialogues. One particular theory he dedicated his time to was the the theory of ‘The forms’. Plato’s theory of forms is strongly based on what is real and what is not. What is real is thought to be perfect‚ but something cannot be real or perfect if it is always changing. He believed that behind every concept in the
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Explain the Social Learning Theory‚ making reference to two relevant studies. By Tanisha Sabhaney Behaviouristic theories of learning are essentially theories of conditioning and emphasize the role of reinforcement in learning. One of the mot predominant theories is Albert Bandura’s social learning theory‚ which assumes that. People learn through observing others’ behavior‚ attitudes‚ and outcomes of those behaviors which is called observational learning‚ that is an indirect form of learning known
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Introduction The world has witnessed an ongoing transformation involving the various changes regarding development approaches and classification of communities. Interestingly‚ this diversification of the world has started with the end of the World War II. This remarkable point indicates the first definition of ‘underdeveloped’ for the first time in the history. In Gustavo Esteva’s article‚ it is pointed out that dated from 1949‚the concept ‘underdeveloped’ commenced to take place in literature after
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Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment Q1 - Explain the Function of assessment in learning and development The assessment cycle continues until all aspects of the qualification have been achieved by the learner:- Initial assessment – Prior knowledge of the subject to determine teaching style. Assessment planning – agree what types and methods of assessments are to take place Assessment Activity – what methods‚ e.g. observational/ assignments/ questioning Assessment decisions
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A: Explain Kant’s theory of ethics Kant was born in 1724-1804‚ he was a German thinker from East Prussia (now Russia)‚ and he spent his whole life in his hometown. Kant wanted to create a logical‚ stand-alone theory that wasn’t just based on assumptions‚ he believed in an objective right or wrong that is decided on reason and that we shouldn’t do the right thing just because it’s right and not to fulfil our desires. Can we lead a life following his ideals are there not some situations where a perfect
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