Unit II

Part I:

Does pay personally motivate you to perform, avoid absenteeism, and create employee loyalty? If so, why? What does your current or past place employment do outside of pay to encourage/motivate employees? Please explain.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary

Part II:

Instructions:

According to various scholars, it has been identified that compensation plays a role in affecting the behaviors of employees. The impact can be either positive or negative. Contributing factors can range from the employer, the employee, the goals/objectives, perceptions, attributions, and behaviors. Each plays a role in determining the outcome.

For this assignment, you will identify and address the pros and cons of compensation and its effect on employee behaviors, and you will then address the questions below.

· What motivates employees?

· Does compensation motivate behavior?

· What are some elements of motivation?

· Can compensation attract and retain employees?

· What behaviors should compensation reinforce?

Your essay should be at least two pages in length, including an introduction, a body of supported material, and a conclusion. The title page and references page do not count toward meeting the minimum page requirement. A minimum of three scholarly references is required for this assignment. Please use the CSU Online Library to locate the supporting references to complete this essay. Be sure to apply the proper APA format for the content and references provided.