Case 3.1 Charles and Mae
Read Case 3.1 Charles and Mae in the course text. In a three to five page paper, please address the following:
If you were Charles, and using the decision wheel from chapter 1, discuss how you would prepare for the meeting with Mae.
Identify which factor, job mandates, or employee potential seem to be the most influential in this case. Discuss which idea or concept in the chapter most influences your opinion and explain.
Analyze the scenario to determine which psychological theory equity, expectancy, or goal-setting plays a major role in each persons approach. Determine Charles next most logical course of action.
Evaluate how race and gender of each participant may be a factor and whether Charles should consider Maes race or gender in how he approaches the meeting. Devises a solution, using research from the Ashford University library (specifically on media and minority retention).
Include the motivation concepts from the text and/or additional research. Support your position for each answer.
The paper
Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Students name
Course name and number
Instructors name
Date submitted
Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
