Assignment 1

Reference Source:

Textbook:-

Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019). Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

Case Study: -

Case: Google

Please read the case Google from Chapter 6 Motivation. Page: - 187 given in your textbook Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019) and Answer the following Questions:

Assignment Question(s):

1. Do you agree with Bock that star performers should get a lot morenot just a little morethan average performers? If someone earning a 3 on Googles evaluation system gets a 2 percent raise, what should employees earning 4s and 5s get? (1.25 Marks )

2. Given the budget issues created by giving star performers more, should someone earning a 3 get a 2 percent raiseor should they get less? What are the arguments for and against a 2 percent raise level for average performers? (1.25 Marks )

3. Consider all the things Googles People Operations group does to motivate its employees. Which motivation theories do they seem to be leveraging, and how? (1.25 Marks )

Part:-2

Discussion question: Page: -167, please see the table and read carefully and then give your answers on the basis of your understanding.

4. Which of the outcomes in Table 6-2 are most appealing to you? Are you more attracted to extrinsic outcomes or intrinsic outcomes? Do you think that your preferences will change as you get older? (1.25 Marks )