Ashford University Variable Pay Programs on Motivation and Productivity Paper
I need support with this Management question so I can learn better.
assigned readings
Chapter 8: Motivation: From Concepts to Applications
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how the job characteristics model (JCM) motivates by changing the work environment.
- Compare the main ways that jobs can be redesigned.
- Explain how specific alternative work arrangements can motivate employees.
- Describe how employee involvement measures can motivate employees.
- Demonstrate how the different types of variable-pay programs can increase employee motivation.
- Show how flexible benefits turn benefits into motivators.
- Identify the intrinsic motivational benefits of employee recognition programs.
Actual assignment
1. Evaluate variable-pay programs in terms of their impact on motivation and productivity.
2. Please discuss one of the drawbacks to a piece-rate plan.
The assignment is to answer the question provided above in essay form. This is to be in narrative form. Bullet points should not to be used. The paper should be at least 2 to 3 pages in length, Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins and utilizing at least one outside scholarly or professional source related to organizational behavior. This does not mean blogs or websites. This source should be a published article in a scholarly journal. This source should provide substance and not just be mentioned briefly to fulfill this criteria. The textbook should also be utilized. Do not use quotes. Do not insert excess line spacing. APA formatting and citation should be used.
