Coach Preczewski (Coach P) and the Varsity Team
Questions to Answer:
Q1. Why does the Varsity team lose to the Junior Varsity (JV) team? (250-400 words for this question)
For Q1: Apply (at least one) OB theory/framework to help with your diagnosis (e.g. motivation theory; job satisfaction model; team effectiveness; leadership, etc.). Cite examples from the case to back up your analysis.
Q2. What should Coach P do to improve the performance of Varsity? (250-400 words for this question)
For Q2: Use at least one OB theory/framework to back up your recommendations and explain why they would work. Specify the actionable solutions Coach P should implement following your recommendations; be specific about actions.
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Answer 1
Despite Coach Preczewski (Coach P) using multiple variables, such as rowing technique, strength, and conditioning, to choose the best rowers for the Varsity team, it was defeated during practice and race by the Junior Varsity team. The primary reason that contributed to the Varsity team losing to the Junior Varsity was the lack of teamwork. In particular, Coach P spent more time choosing the top eight rowers for the Varsity boat. For instance, the Varsity boat competed with the Junior Varsity boat numerous times so that Coach P could select the best rowers’ combination. Coach P evaluated the rowers’ technique, strength, ergometer score, and endurance (Snook & Polzer, 2004). However, despite him selecting the top eight rowers for the Varsity team, they were defeated by the Junior Varsity boat. The boat members of the Varsity team individually criticized each other’s performance and were angry with each other. On the contrary, the Junior Varsity members were united and worked as a team. They accepted a win or defeat as a team and did not blame each other.
Based on the motivation theory, such as Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, individuals are motivated to do something if their needs are met. The needs include safety, physiological, esteem, self-actualization, and love and belonging. The