Discussions
1. After reading and watching the video lecture, discuss a time you employed a method similar to the rational decision-making process to make an important plan or decision at work, college, or home. Was it a successful method for you?
2. After reading Chapter 6 and watching the video lecture, discuss any sort of personal benchmarking you might conduct in order to boost your performance as a student, an athlete, or a hobbyist. Provide an example to support your discussion.
3. Read the "It Isn't Fair..." case on p. W-105 (Chapter 5 > OB Skills Workbook > Cases for Critical Thinking > It Isn't Fair) and respond to the following question:
What motivation theory applies best to this scenario? Explain.
4. Read the Hovey and Beard Company case on p. W-108 (Chapter 6 > OB Skills Workbook > Cases for Critical Thinking > Hovey and Beard) and respond to the following question:
How does the painters' job score on the core job characteristics before and after the changes were made? How can the positive impact of the job redesign be explained?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.