Homework: Expectancy Theory & Compensation
Part I
You just got a job as a manager with a start-up company. As a manager, you are responsible for contributing to the creation and establishment of the compensation system. You will work with the human resources staff to provide your expertise about job responsibilities for different positions within your supervisory responsibility.
When designing your compensation plan, which would you pay more attention to: expectancy theory or equity theory?
Part II
Task: In order to complete this homework you will execute the following.
For this homework you are asked to discuss how you would handle the following scenario
You work in a fast-food restaurant, and your employer asks you to stay until closing on many nights. You do not get home until midnight and must get up for school by 6 a.m. the next day. You are very tired at school and work. Yesterday, another employee at work was tired and, in a hurry to go home. Because of this, he did not let the hot oil cool down enough before removing it, and he was burned. Other coworkers are also concerned about the hours they are asked to work.
Develop an answer for each of the following questions:
• What is the safety hazard in this situation?
• Who should you talk to about this situation?
• Are there any laws that would protect you in this situation? List at least 2.
• List at least three options for handling this situation.
• What do you think is the best option?
• Who else might help you deal with this safety or health concern?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, 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.