Discussion 5 and 6

MAN3025

1. After reading Chapter 5 and watching the video lecture, discuss a time you employed a method similar to the rational decision-making process to make an important plan or decision at work, college, or home. Was it a successful method for you?

2. After reading Chapter 6 and watching the video lecture, discuss any sort of personal benchmarking you might conduct in order to boost your performance as a student, an athlete, or a hobbyist. Provide an example to support your discussion.

MAN3240

1. Read the “It Isn’t Fair…” case on p. W-105 (Chapter 5 > OB Skills Workbook > Cases for Critical Thinking > It Isn't Fair) and respond to the following question:

What motivation theory applies best to this scenario? Explain.

2. Read the Hovey and Beard Company case on p. W-108 (Chapter 6 > OB Skills Workbook > Cases for Critical Thinking > Hovey and Beard) and respond to the following question:

How does the painters' job score on the core job characteristics before and after the changes were made? How can the positive impact of the job redesign be explained?