Problem: For this assignment, please read the "Bark Gift Shop, Ltd." case included in your Harvard Business Review case packet.
Bark Gift Shop, Ltd. is experiencing a very realistic situation where incentives expected to drive certain behaviors are driving unexpected outcomes. As a result, leadership needs to evaluate their approach for how they reward and motivate their employees. After you read the Harvard Business Review case, "Bark Gift Shop Ltd.", please answer the following questions:
What type of leader is Myriam Beatty? Please provide specific examples to support your answer.
Consider the way Bark Gift Shop Ltd sets targets for the shop managers. If you were an employee, what aspects would you like about her approach? What would be your main concerns?
Do you think the existing performance management process accurately assesses employee performance and motivates employees? Why or why not?
Using the different theories of motivation learned this week, what changes would you implement to increase motivation and why do you think those changes would be effective? Make sure to align your answer to a motivational theory discussed this week.