We have an entire chapter on motivation that you have read. In it, you have seen a number of ways described that can be used to motivate workers, however, there is a great lack of motivation in many teachers.

Two theories presented seemingly take different approaches, the Equity Theory by Adams and Locke’s Goal Setting Theory. In these two approaches, rationale arguments are presented that provide illustrations of successful impact upon the performance of the teachers. In fact, some educational institutions have attempted to implement both approaches, with a union-led focus on Equity and a board-led focus on Goal Setting.

Your Superintendent has found out that you are taking this class, if you do not have a Superintendent currently then “borrow” a local superintendent for the purposes of this paper, The Superintendent has asked your advice for a direction for the School District. Should the district follow the tenants of Adams? Or Should the district follow the ideas of Locke? Or Should the district in fact prepare a combination of the two ideas.

Develop a response to the Superintendent which answers the inquiry and provides supporting evidence that would be sufficient to convince the School Board to approve the new direction.