Question 1

Mudrack (1997) suggests 'the degree to which individuals place work at or near the center of their lives' influences their attitude to work.Explore this quote in terms of the Protestant work ethic.

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Question 2

Explain what HRM ethics and organisational justice are, and how employees' perceptions of an organisation's ethics and organisational justice affect their motivation at work.

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Question 3

Maslow's (1954) hierarchy of needs theory; Alderfer's (1969) existence, relatedness, growth theory; Herzberg's (1968) two factor theory; and McClelland's (1955) acquired needs theory all propose that people's desires to fulfil their needs and wants direct their behaviour.What are the similarities and differences between these theories?

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Question 4

What is the difference between 'focal' and 'discretionary' motivational behaviours?

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Question 5

What is the link between Locke's (1968) goal setting theory and performance appraisals in organisations?

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Quiz 2: Engaging and Motivating Employees and Managing Organisational Change

Mudrack (1997) suggests 'the degree to which individuals place work at or near the center of their lives' influences their attitude to work.Explore this quote in terms of the Protestant work ethic.

Explain what HRM ethics and organisational justice are, and how employees' perceptions of an organisation's ethics and organisational justice affect their motivation at work.

What is the difference between 'focal' and 'discretionary' motivational behaviours?

What is the link between Locke's (1968) goal setting theory and performance appraisals in organisations?