Andy Wants to Maximize His Grade-Point Average

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Essay

Andy wants to maximize his grade-point average. Having spent six hours studying for his final exam in economics, Andy calculates his grade and discovers that even with a perfect score on the final, he will not pass the course. He decides to study two more hours so he will not have wasted the first six hours. Is this a good decision? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors; it is what causes us to take action, whether to grab a snack to reduce hunger or enroll in college to earn a degree.

Frances Hesselbein

An American expert on leadership who served as the CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA and is known for her work in non-profit management and leadership development.

Power

The ability or capacity of an individual or group to influence or control the actions and outcomes within social or organizational contexts.

Legitimate Power

Authority that a person or a group holds that is accepted and recognized by others, often due to a formal position or role.