Problem 1:

Step 1: Define the three key elements of motivation. Summarize hierarchy of needs theory and McClelland's theory of needs. Explain how the job characteristics model can help motivate workers.

Step 2: Read the current business press (e.g., Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Business, NY Times, etc.) and identify a recent article (published in the past three years) with relevance to the corresponding chapter reading. Please check out CSUDH library website for free access to the business publications. Provide a written reference or online link to the article, so I can check it out when grading. Provide a synopsis of the article and discuss in detail how the chosen article is relevant to specific concepts/theories in the corresponding chapter reading.

Step 3: Fill out the online questionnaires (listed above) to your best knowledge, then print out the results (or save the screen to your own computer) as you cannot save them online. Calculate and interpret the scores you receive from the online questionnaires. Then, describe a real-life encounter (i.e., personal experience or observation of others in organizations) that can help you interpret your scores in terms of your strengths and weaknesses in the workplace/school settings.

Step 4: Based on the strengths and weaknesses identified in Step 3, lay out how you plan to address your weaknesses and/or play into your strengths in the context of the corresponding chapter reading.

Problem 2:

Step 1: Define the five types of team arrangements. Explain the characteristics of effective teams.

Step 2: Read the current business press (e.g., Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Business, NY Times, etc.) and identify a recent article (published in the past three years) with relevance to the corresponding chapter reading. Please check out CSUDH library website for free access to the business publications. Provide a written reference or online link to the article, so I can check it out when grading. Provide a synopsis of the article and discuss in detail how the chosen article is relevant to specific concepts/theories in the corresponding chapter reading.

Step 3: Fill out the online questionnaires (listed above) to your best knowledge, then print out the results (or save the screen to your own computer) as you cannot save them online. Calculate and interpret the scores you receive from the online questionnaires. Then, describe a real-life encounter (i.e., personal experience or observation of others in organizations) that can help you interpret your scores in terms of your strengths and weaknesses in the workplace/school settings. Note that there are no right or wrong answers. Faking has no benefits, as it may lead to distorted views and thus prevent you from getting true insights about yourself.

Step 4: Based on the strengths and weaknesses identified in Step 3, lay out how you plan to address your weaknesses and/or play into your strengths in the context of the corresponding chapter reading.

Problem 3:

Step 1: Summarize downward, upward, and lateral communication. Compare oral, written and nonverbal communication. Discuss the concept of channel richness and its impact on effective communication

Step 2: Read the current business press (e.g., Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Business, NY Times, etc.) and identify a recent article (published in the past three years) with relevance to the corresponding chapter reading. Please check out CSUDH library website for free access to the business publications. Provide a written reference or online link to the article, so I can check it out when grading. Provide a synopsis of the article and discuss in detail how the chosen article is relevant to specific concepts/theories in the corresponding chapter reading.

Step 3: Fill out the online questionnaires (listed above) to your best knowledge, then print out the results (or save the screen to your own computer) as you cannot save them online. Calculate and interpret the scores you receive from the online questionnaires. Then, describe a real-life encounter (i.e., personal experience or observation of others in organizations) that can help you interpret your scores in terms of your strengths and weaknesses in the workplace/school settings. Note that there are no right or wrong answers. Faking has no benefits, as it may lead to distorted views and thus prevent you from getting true insights about yourself.

Step 4: Based on the strengths and weaknesses identified in Step 3, lay out how you plan to address your weaknesses and/or play into your strengths in the context of the corresponding chapter reading.