Question

This activity is important because as a manager, you should know how compensation methods are related to motivation theories. Compensation may be offered at the individual, group, and organizational level, depending on what type of performance is to be rewarded. Compensation plan elements use principles of equity theory, expectancy theory, and goal-setting theory in order to encourage direction, intensity, and persistence of effort toward organizational and individual goals. The goal of this activity is to demonstrate your knowledge of motivation theories by associating them with elements used in compensation systems. Read the statements. Drag and drop each item into the correct spot. A. Merit Pay
B. Gainsharing
C. Piece-Rate Systems
D. Recognition Awards
E. Lump-Sum Bonuses 1. Expectancy Theory Instrumentality 2. Equity Theory 3. Goal-Setting Theory: Unit-Focused 4. Goal-Setting Theory: Individual-Focused5. Extrinsic Motivation

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Merit Pay - 2. Equity Theory

B. Gain sharing 3. Goal-setting Theory: Unit-Focused

C. Piece-Rate Systems 4. Goal-setting Theory: Individual-Focused

D. Recognition Awards 1. Expectancy Theory Instrumentality

E. Lump-Sum Bonuses 5. Extrinsic Motivation

Explanation:

Employee motivation is dependent on many factors. A person may be motivated just if his work is appreciated. He feels that his work is appreciated and for this reason he is motivated to perform better. Some people consider pay rise or monetary rewards as their motivation factor. Some people finds more authority as their motivating factor. They feel motivated if they are given more challenging work and more authority.