Assignment
Part 1: Discussion
Find a company using the internet that mentions and uses one of the motivation techniques; flextime, part-time work, job sharing, or telecommuting. Who is the company, how was it presented on the internet, and if the company isn't your own, how do you feel about their technique as a good motivational tool? Be sure to provide a citation. Finally, you must comment on at least two other student's post before this assignment is due.
Do additional work and provide at a minimum, one resource to back up your opinion. Be sure to provide a citation for an excellent response.
Part 2: Journal
discusses the critical management function of leading and motivating others to work. Think about your current job or a job that you had previously.
Questions:
1) Who is the most outstanding leader with whom you have worked? What was his or her position and in what capacity did you work with the person?
2) What are this person's outstanding leadership qualities? Select the most outstanding leadership quality and provide an example that demonstrates this quality.
In this and other journals and papers: Incorporate additional research in your responses, demonstrating that you did some investigating that relates to the journal topic, and/or supports your answers. Even though this is a personal journal, it should also include some additional research as well as reflection.
Part 3:
1) Read Developing Critical-Thinking Skills found on page 209 in your textbook.
2) Follow the Assignment questions (page 209) 1a-e, and 2, and answer each question. Your final paper should be about a 2-page paper.
QUESTIONS:
Q1. Analyze the cultural environment in which you work. Ask yourself and your co-workers the following questions.
1a. Do you feel that your supervisors welcome your ideas and respect them even when they may disagree with them? Do you take pride in your work? Do you feel that your work is appreciated? Do you think that the amount of work assigned to you is reasonable? Are you compensated adequately for your work?
1b. Are you proud to be associated with the company? Do you believe what the company says about itself in its advertisements? Are there any company policies or rules, written or unwritten, that you feel are unfair? Do you think that there is an opportunity for you to advance in this environment?
1c. How much independence do you have in carrying out your assignments? Are you ever allowed to act on your own, or do you feel that you have to consult with your supervisor on every detail?
1d. Do you enjoy the atmosphere in which you work? Is the physical setting pleasant? How often do you get along with your supervisor and co-workers?
1e. Do you feel that the company cares about you? Will your supervisor give you time off when you have some pressing personal need? If the company had to downsize, how do you think you would be treated?
Q2 Using the responses to these questions also describe how the culture of your workplace affects your performance and the overall performance of the firm. Point out the cultural factors that have the most beneficial and negative effects. Include your thoughts on how negative effects could be reversed.