motivation theory

SECTION B Case study A Managing Teams and individuals Marry is the newly appointed procurement manager for Kanianka a company that develops manufactures and installs alarm systems. Initially Mary'- experienced conflict with her team, but worked quickly to resolve these issues The working relationships improved with the team demonstrating their commitment by creating new ideas in both process improvement and product development . Marry recognised the Importance of maintaining a cohesive team. She took the opportunity of involving all team members in decision-making and set up a weekly group lunch that provided an opportunity for all team members to meet informally. The lunchtime sessions provided Marry with the opportunity to update the team members on key developments in the organisation, as well as new policies and strategies, and relationships with key stakeholders. The team were able to talk about issues of concern and to get to know cach other better. Every few months, she runs an offsite 'away-day for the group where each team member prepares an update on a relevant procurement topic and presents in to the group. Marry noticed that one of her team, Abu, had started to arriso late to work and the quality of his work has deteriorated. He appeared to be communicating less with other team members. Marry decided to talk with him, and Abu admitted that he had lost interest in his work. Abu wanted a role where he would be able to use and develop his financial skills, as he wasn't able to in his current role as an assistant to one of the senior buyers. Abu also believes that Sam does not delegate enough responsibility to him. Marry promises to look into the matter. Kantanka has recently announced plans to expand into the growing market for assistive technology to help elderly and disabled people live independently. New procurement staff may be required, but Marry also wants to take the opportunity of enhancing the skills within her current team. Marry has set up an appoinuent with the human resources manager to discuss an appropriate course of action (Q1)Assess the main factors that are likely to influence job satisfaction within a procurement team. 4marks (02) Using appropriate motivation Theories advice Abu. supported by relevant examples form the case study marks (03) What account for the different responses of employees to managerial strategies? 4marks (24) Why do you think Kantanka workers behave the way they do? 2marks (05) How do we make employees to contribute their best to organizational objectives? 2marks