Homework: Motivating Behavior and Work and Rewards
In this homework, you will be in the role of supervisor. Based on your last, you are homework the scenario below. You are encountering an issue with your team, which you need to solve. To answer the questions - do not look for a specific ‘correct' answer. It is more important that you describe your answer in detail, as there is no right or wrong answer. If you choose not to fully explain your answer, you will have points deducted.
All employees at a factory are receiving a large bonus if there are no reported injuries for six months. As a result, some employees are hiding their injuries so that they do not cause others to lose their bonuses
Provide an overview of one motivation needs theory and one process-based theory in relation to this group. Explain your answer. Feel free to use your imagination and if you need to create additional characteristics of the group that are not in the written case study.
What are the reasons for the negative consequences of these bonus programs? Modify the program to resolve the problem by doing the following: 1) suggest a change in work arrangements and 2) suggest an organizational reward.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.