1. Explain the “motivation problem” in this organization in terms of the content models of Maslow, Alderfer, and Herzberg. What are the “other things” that the human resources manager is referring to in speaking of things besides money, conditions, and fringe benefits that are needed to motivate employees?
2. Explain the motivation of the employees in this company in terms of one or more of the process models. On the basis of the responses from the confidential interviews, what would you guess are some of the expectancies, and inequities, of the employees in this company? How about Pat?
3. How would you respond to Pat's last question and statement if you were the manager of this company?