In addition, discuss other offers of motivation that could be used to motivate Jack?
Business Psychology
Module 3 Assignment 1: Discussion
By the due date assigned, respond to the assigned Discussion Question. Submit your responses to the Discussion Area. Start reviewing and responding to your classmates as early in the module as possible.
Jack Johnson has been an employee of ABC Inc. for the past 4 years. During that time, he has been passed over for promotion on two separate occasions. Rochelle, Jack’s manager, believes Jack is not performing his current job at full capacity. She attempts to motivate Jack by promising that in return for improved performance, Jack will receive a new position that will provide him a higher level of acceptance and respect within ABC Inc; however, the position does not include a pay raise. Despite Rochelle’s offer Jack’s performance does not improve. Using Vroom’s VIE theory discuss why Jack’s performance did not improve. In addition, discuss other offers of motivation that could be used to motivate Jack?
Grading Criteria | Maximum Points |
Quality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions | 16 |
Quality of responses to classmates | 12 |
Frequency of responses to classmates | 4 |
Reference to supporting readings and other materials | 4 |
Language and grammar | 4 |
Total: | 40 |