Imagine working in a group with two other members asked by your boss to brainstorm names for a new product. The other two members stop after quickly generating 3-4 weak ideas and want to quit. One group member doesn't see the point of the task. The other group member claims to not be good at this kind of creative stuff and would rather get back to work doing something else. What do you say or do? Go to this chapter's "Now What?" video, watch the challenge video, and choose a response. Be sure to also view the outcomes of the two responses you didn't choose.
1. Which aspects of motivation discussed in this chapter are illustrated in these videos? Explain your answer.
2. What do you feel is the biggest challenge facing this team in the challenge video?
3. As a manager, what motivational techniques would you apply in this situation?