Thinking Point and Question
Faced with severe fiscal problems the State Legislature has been forced to furlough (lay-off) ten percent of its workforce.
In addition to substantial security concerns, the Director of the State Department of Corrections must ensure the remaining employees in her agency are sufficiently motivated.
Choose one of the motivation theories listed below as a guide, describe how you would advise the Director to develop a comprehensive employee motivation program
- Need Theory
- Theory X and Theory Y
- Achievement-Power-Affiliation Theory
- Expectancy Theory
- Equity Theory
- Theory Z
Sample Solution