I'm not talking about the task itself,
I'm talking about the way you perform the task, the social aspects of the task.
Each position has a unique set of role expectations.
Some role expectations are strong and clearly defined,
with the most central expectations being put formally in writing, and
communicated when you assume the job.
The business goal has a detailed description of what l am expected to do as
a management program director, and a shorter list of expectations for faculty.
But most roles aren't clearly defined, and
many role expectations exist beyond those that are formally recorded.
Strictly speaking, role expectations are the restraints that others impose on you,
and so you would expect them to be the same, no matter who holds the position.
But role expectations also evolve over time based on how the person who
holds the role reacts to those pressures.
You may have expected me to wear a suit and
tie based on your experience with other professors you've had.
But that wasn't a strong expectation, I'm sure now it's evolved, and
you're not surprised that John and I wear collar shirts with open collars.
Still, we don't wear t-shirts, and we do cover our tattoos.