Homework: Organizational Behavior
Whole Foods Case Study
Review the Whole Foods Case Study (pp. 1-6) and answer the questions. Responses to each question should range from 100-200 words. Be sure to use the text and/or other sources to support your responses and properly cite the use of such.
• To what extent do you think training and associate learning would be more important for Whole Foods compared to other grocery stores?
• Given the nature of Whole Foods' jobs and the way in which associates are selected, what type of personality traits would be important for Whole Foods associates to possess?
• Which of the motivational practices are emphasized by Whole Foods in its management system? Tying rewards to performance? Designing enriched jobs? Providing feedback? Clarifying expectations and goals? All of these?
• Based on the demand-control and effort-reward models of stress, are Whole Foods team members likely to experience a great deal of stress? Executives?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, and typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.