Discussion—Motivation: A Global Environment Challenge

INSTRUCTIONS FOR QUESTIONS 3-1

Assignment 1: Discussion—Motivation: A Global Environment Challenge

An organizational leader or manager in a global environment faces challenges every day that can potentially stifle the organization. One challenge faced by early twenty-first-century leaders and managers is outsourcing. Outsourcing has become a common practice that often produces quick short-term results, but at what cost? Hearing the words “outsourced” and “outsourcing” or living through an outsourcing process can demotivate employees. Ultimately, the organization may suffer

· Describe three motivation theories (past or current).

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· Select one motivational theory. (MASLOW THEORY) Make an argument about how the selected motivational theory can support positive employee demeanor during an organizational change involving outsourcing.