Answer to Question 1:
Option 3 would be TRUE in this case.
Explanation:
According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, <u>Self Esteem Needs</u> are directly below the cadre of <u>Self-Actualization Needs</u>. According to this Abraham Maslows theory, one can only think and appreciate offers relating to Self-Actualization such as training if their self- esteem needs are met.
This makes good sense. If Mike and Bob are narcissistic bosses always treating their workers like garbage then sending them off to training as a way to reward their "hard work", that would be very counterproductive.
Please see the attached diagram for a synopsis of Abraham Maslows Hierarchy of Needs.
Answer to Question 2:
The correct option here is 3)
Explanation.
This next question is based on the <em>Expectancy Theory</em> which states that people will always act in a certain way because of the outcome they expect from that behavior.
One way to keep Marco motivated would be to reimburse his tuition as he seeks a Masters Degree in Fitness Management only on the condition that his increased skill and learning in that field are equally beneficial to the company. If it is beneficial to the company, then it means that increasing his ability to solve such problems will also translate to an increase in MBSC's bottom line. If he is helping the company attain its strategic goals then he ought to be rewarded as well. As this kind of cycle continues, the company grows, employees like Mike will grow and everyone is happy, all other things being equal.
Answer to Question 3
The correct choices are:
1, 3 and 4.
Explanation:
- Meetings, if constructively planned can be used to resolve misperceptions relating to equity. This can be very demotivating where an employee feels undervalued in relation to others;
- Meetings can be used to re-evaluate performance and how one has performed in relation to those goals. Challenges to performance and solutions to the same can be discussed. In many cases, the goals only need to be made more specific to ignite performance.
- Meetings are also good avenues to constructively address undesirable behaviors.
Cheers!
