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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.
-Employees were at which level in the hierarchy of needs in Aaron's department?

Definitions:

Hedonism

Hedonism is the ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of desires) is the highest good and proper aim of human life.

Existentialism

Existentialism is a philosophical theory emphasizing individual freedom, choice, and personal responsibility, positing that individuals create their own meaning in life.

Whistle-Blowers

Individuals who expose any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization.

Corporate Secrets

Confidential information that provides a company with a competitive edge and is not disclosed to the general public.