Briefly explain why achievement-oriented leadership seeks continuous improvement. Provide an example from your own life when you have seen the benefits of seeking for continuous improvement in an organization. What was the outcome of these efforts?
What will be an ideal response?
Achievement-orientation seeks for continuous improvement because these leaders continuously challenge their followers for greater/higher levels of success. The status quo is not an option. Once one set of goals has been met, new goals/more challenging goals are set to keep the organization moving forward.
Examples will depend on the student’s experience.
The outcome should increase development of the organization, new products/markets or marketshare, more satisfied employees, less turnover, a good reputation as an organization, and the desire of highly motivated people to be part of that organization.
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A. replication B. fabrication C. duplication D. plagiarism
Which of the following is NOT an important purpose of early intervention for infants and toddlers with visual impairment?
a. Promote early cognitive development, since there may be particular periods of early development when optimal learning occurs. b. Prevent the development of secondary disabilities. c. Make a diagnosis of visual impairment and/or additional disabilities. d. Help parents make the most of the learning opportunities that arise in the routines of daily life with their baby.
Which of the following statements demonstrates fair-weather cooperation?
a. "I'd rather be friends with Jack than Wes because Jack has a pool at his house." b. "Nicolas shares his comic books and I let him borrow my roller blades." c. "I'm not friends with Dawn anymore because I always gave her a present on her birthday and she always forgot mine." d. "I like hanging out with Bill ‘cause we both like sports."
The purpose of evaluation that provides data for judging teachers, schools, districts, or states, is called:
a) bio feedback. b) information for students. c) information for accountability. d) incentives to increase student effort.