Identify challenges faced by managers in motivating employees

Management Issues Related to Motivation Objectives

• Explain theories of motivation
• Identify challenges faced by managers in motivating employees

Assignment Overview

This practice exercise explores how managers motivate employees.

Step 1  Access the handout.

http://media.pearsoncmg.com/pls/products/coco/principles_management/1269152742/assignments/pdfs/assignment_10.1.pdfReview and Discussion Questions

Questions 3-6

review and discussion Questions
3. How do goal-setting, reinforcement, and equity theories explain employee motivation? 4. What are the different job design approaches to motivation?
5. Explain the three key linkages in expectancy theory and their role in motivation. 6. What challenges do managers face in motivating today’s workforce

Step 2  Answer the questions.

Read the handout and answer the questions in the handout.