Mgmt 331 Leader Reward Behavior Research Paper
Leader Rewards and Punishment Behavior
Brandon G. Jennings
MGMT 331
D001
April 12, 2014
Understanding leader reward and punishment behavior is something that needs to be understood at both the leader and follower levels. Leaders need to understand the significant impact that punishments and rewards given can have on an organization and its followers. The three most interesting aspects of chapter 7 involving punishment and reward behaviors were contingent, ineffective, and skills needed for rewards and punishment behaviors. (Howell, 2006) Contingent leader reward and punishment behavior is an quality of the leadership system that needs to be followed consistently. Instilling in followers to understand that the reward or punishment they’re receiving is a direct reflection of their behavior is important in order to continuously increase performance or fix behavior deficiencies in the workplace. (Howell, 2006) Focusing followers on this system majority of the time will allow them to remain alert on the goals aligned in …show more content…
The only way rewards and punishments are effective are when they cause a reaction from followers to enhance the great performance they’re displaying or correct conduct that’s frowned upon from their leader. Passing out rewards or punishments that are not worth anything to the follower can have adverse effects and potentially turn a decent performer negligent in the organization. Providing contingency on follower’s performance is a key way to minimize the chances of awarding rewards and punishments that are ineffective or causing some sort of detrimental effect on followers. (Howell, 2006) As a leaders this interesting concept can help me to learn what motivates and corrects my followers so I can steer away from avenues of rewards or punishment that has no effect on their behaviors or
Brandon G. Jennings
MGMT 331
D001
April 12, 2014
Understanding leader reward and punishment behavior is something that needs to be understood at both the leader and follower levels. Leaders need to understand the significant impact that punishments and rewards given can have on an organization and its followers. The three most interesting aspects of chapter 7 involving punishment and reward behaviors were contingent, ineffective, and skills needed for rewards and punishment behaviors. (Howell, 2006) Contingent leader reward and punishment behavior is an quality of the leadership system that needs to be followed consistently. Instilling in followers to understand that the reward or punishment they’re receiving is a direct reflection of their behavior is important in order to continuously increase performance or fix behavior deficiencies in the workplace. (Howell, 2006) Focusing followers on this system majority of the time will allow them to remain alert on the goals aligned in …show more content…
The only way rewards and punishments are effective are when they cause a reaction from followers to enhance the great performance they’re displaying or correct conduct that’s frowned upon from their leader. Passing out rewards or punishments that are not worth anything to the follower can have adverse effects and potentially turn a decent performer negligent in the organization. Providing contingency on follower’s performance is a key way to minimize the chances of awarding rewards and punishments that are ineffective or causing some sort of detrimental effect on followers. (Howell, 2006) As a leaders this interesting concept can help me to learn what motivates and corrects my followers so I can steer away from avenues of rewards or punishment that has no effect on their behaviors or