Task: A Reward Allocation Decision

Read the situation below and respond in the chat with your own decision by Friday, January $26,$ midnight.

After you have responded, find the name below yours, read their responses and comment on whether or not you agree with how they allocated the bonus and explain why. You have until Saturday, January $27,$ midnight to complete this activity.

You are in charge of allocating a $$12,000$ bonus to a team that recently met an important deadline. The team was in charge of designing a Web$-$based product for a client. The project lasted a year. There were five people on the team. Your job is to determine each person$$s share from the bonus. You can$$t divide the bonus equally. Explain your rationale for your decision based on the Motivation theories you have studied on your own this week.

David: Project manager. David played a pivotal role in securing the client, coordinating team efforts, and managing client relationships. He consistently went above and beyond, investing extra hours and demonstrating exceptional leadership skills. David has been with the company for five years and has been involved in the project from the beginning.

Ava: Technical lead. Ava oversaw the technical aspects of the project and successfully resolved critical technical issues. While she maintained productivity during regular work hours, she remained accessible via email in the evenings. Ava's expertise and dedication significantly contributed to the project's success. She has been with the company for four years and participated in the project for eight months.

Ethan: Graphic designer. Ethan was responsible for the creative aspects of the project, experimenting with various designs. While his experimentation caused some delays, his final deliverables appealed to the client and resulted in repeat business. Ethan's contribution, despite some initial challenges, positively impacted the project's outcome. He has worked for the company for two years and was involved in this project from the beginning.

Brandon: Tester. Brandon's primary responsibility was to identify and resolve bugs within the project. While he found several bugs, his approach lacked thoroughness at times, leading to misunderstandings and inaccurate reports. Moreover, his negative attitude and demoralizing behavior affected team dynamics. Brandon has accumulated significant credit card debt and has been with the company for three years, participating in the project for the last six months.

Nora: Web developer. Nora was responsible for coding and faced challenges due to delays caused by Ethan's experimentation. Nevertheless, she showed resilience and dedication, working additional hours to ensure the project's successful completion. Additionally, Nora had personal obligations, including providing support for her mother's ongoing health issues. She joined the company a year ago and was involved in this project for six months.