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Application of Early Theories of Motivation

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Application of Early Theories of Motivation
Weston has two very different first- line supervisors who report directly to him. Aaron really "cracks the whip" on his employees and firmly believes in strict controls and punishment for those employees who do not perform up to company expectations. Zach, on the other hand, has very few controls and believes that as long as people know what their objectives are, they will exercise self- control and self- direction. Aaron has been trying to use working conditions to increase the level of productivity in his department. Work conditions have not been very safe, and employees have complained frequently that they felt unsafe at work. However, when conditions were improved, employees were still not motivated. Zach had chosen to use responsibility and the opportunity for growth to increase his productivity levels, and he had been much more successful.
-Zach was using which types of factors to increase productivity levels?

Definitions:

Transformation

The process of changing or converting one form or state of something into another, often seen in manufacturing and industry.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choosing to consume or produce one good or service over another.

Ppf

The Production Possibility Frontier, a curve depicting the maximum output possibilities for two goods, given available resources and technology.

Efficiently

The method of performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort.