With the looming recession, Affluent International CEO Gabriella Goodheart prepared a holiday statement proclaiming that all employees would receive a coupon for a 15-pound turkey that could be purchased during November and December of this year. According to firm's corporate HR department, the company would disperse coupons to the 6000 worldwide workers that the company employed. As a recent student that is learning about personalizing motivation, you suggest:

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Personalizing motivation is all about understanding what motivates each individual employee. In the case of Affluent International, it would be beneficial for Gabriella to investigate what types of foods and traditions are meaningful to employees outside of the US, and provide a gift of appreciation accordingly. This shows that the company values and understands each employee individually, which can lead to higher levels of motivation and engagement. Option A is not personalized and may not be relevant or appreciated by employees outside of the U.S. Option B may create unnecessary competition and tension among employees. Option D also does not take into account individual preferences and traditions, as the value of a 15-pound turkey may not be relevant or useful in all countries.

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