MGMT 303 DeVry Week 6 Case Study
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MGMT 303 DeVry Week 6 Case Study
MGMT 303 DeVry Week 6 Case Study
Summary
This week, you are assuming the role of a human resources consultant, hired by Patagonia to analyze their employees' levels of motivation.
Your Assignment
Read the Case Application 1: Passion for the Outdoors and for People (end of Chapter 17).
After reading the case details, prepare your report for Patagonia managers by answering the following questions:
1. According to Maslow's hierarchy, which basic needs does the Patagonia culture meet? What would it be like to work at Patagonia? (Hint: Go to Patagonia’s website and find the section on jobs.) What’s your assessment of the company’s work environment? (20 points)
2. Use the expectancy theory or the equity theory of motivation to explain how feeling underpaid might affect the work of a Patagonia associate and what a manager can do to increase the employee's motivation. (20 points)
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MGMT 303 DeVry Week 6 Case Study
MGMT303
MGMT 303 DeVry Week 6 Case Study
MGMT 303 DeVry Week 6 Case Study
Summary
This week, you are assuming the role of a human resources consultant, hired by Patagonia to analyze their employees' levels of motivation.
Your Assignment
Read the Case Application 1: Passion for the Outdoors and for People (end of Chapter 17).
After reading the case details, prepare your report for Patagonia managers by answering the following questions:
1. According to Maslow's hierarchy, which basic needs does the Patagonia culture meet? What would it be like to work at Patagonia? (Hint: Go to Patagonia’s website and find the section on jobs.) What’s your assessment of the company’s work environment? (20 points)
2. Use the expectancy theory or the equity theory of motivation to explain how feeling underpaid might affect the work of a Patagonia associate and what a manager can do to increase the employee's motivation. (20 points)