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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:

Attachment

The emotional bond that forms between an individual, especially an infant, and a caregiver, influencing the individual's relationships throughout life.

Toddlers

Young children, usually between the ages of one and three years old, who are in the early stages of walking and developing motor skills.

Mothers Leave

A period of absence from work granted to a mother before and after the birth of her child, also known as maternity leave.

Avoidant Attachment

A style of attachment characterized by difficulty in forming close relationships and maintaining emotional distance from others.