17 Aug Identify and describe two (2) theories of motivation in work organizations.
Question 1
Part A
Briefly describe the Hawthorne studies and explain their results.
Describe how these results are reflected in contemporary practice and work environment, providing two (2) examples.
Part B
Compare and contrast experimental and correlational methods, providing one (1) similarity and one (1) difference.
Describe how these results are reflected in contemporary practice and work environment, providing two (2) examples.
Part C
Compare and contrast two (2) methods of job analysis, providing one (1) similarity and one (1) difference.
Which of the two (2) methods you described is more efficient and when? Provide two (2) supporting facts to justify your position.
Part D
Discuss the use of subjective personal opinions in making hiring decisions. Describe two (2) reasons that support using subjective personal opinions and two (2) reasons against such use.
Question 2
Part A
Describe three (3) criteria used to evaluate performance in your current or past job.
Discuss the issues of criterion relevance, criterion contamination, criterion deficiency, and criterion usefulness as they pertain to the performance criteria used in your current or previous work organization.
Part B
Describe three (3) differences between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation.
Describe one (1) school or work experience when you have experienced each type of motivation.
Part C
Identify and describe two (2) theories of motivation in work organizations. Explain which theory you feel best explains employee motivation?
