Wk 1: Dis
In this week’s discussion you will begin to explain the four management functions and the evolution of management thought. In Chapter 11, “Motivation” read pages 360-390 and answer questions from “Why Won’t They Take a Break?” on page 391.
Discuss the following:
Which motivation theory(s) do you think would help communicate the importance of vacation time to your employees? I would go with McClellands learned needs theory. This theory suggest that people are motivated by need of affiliation as well as achievement. I think by explaining to employees the benefit of vacation time could be used to express the importance of it, by suggesting to employees that vacation time can be used for time other than the goal to save for a vacation. emergency's can arise and vacation time is a helpful way to get through what could possibly be a tough patch as well as the perks of taking vacation time for in fact a vacation. the benefits could be used to suit the individuals needs as well as personal goals.
How would you convince your employees that working less hours, not more, is more beneficial for them and the company? I would honestly explain to my employees how working less hours can prevent them from becoming 'burned out' and decreasing performance. I would also explain plainly how by working more hours when not necessary is draining on the company and its ability to afford the employee's salary's. however i would one on one discuss the goals of each employee using McClellands theory's to work with the individual at reaching those personal goals even with a lack of excessive hours required. Please remember to cite the text and any outside sources used.
Wk 2: Dis
Consider the particular management functions which apply to scenarios such as domestic and international business. For this week’s class discussion you will locate a news article which will help you to explain and apply these management functions.
First, find a recent news