Michelle Would Like the Opportunity to Increase the Experience Level

question 86

True/False

Michelle would like the opportunity to increase the experience level of her IS staff by having them analyze and design a new web-based distribution system. The skills learned from this project may help with future strategic applications. Since the time period for the project is very flexible and this is a somewhat unique business need, Michelle has decided to use packaged software for this project.

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Definitions:

Goal-Oriented Rewards

Incentives provided after the achievement of defined objectives, aimed at motivating performance.

Top-Down Goals

Objectives set by top-level management that are expected to be followed through the hierarchy to guide the actions and functions of an organization.

Hygiene Factors

Elements of the work environment, such as salary, company policies, and working conditions, that can prevent dissatisfaction but do not necessarily lead to increased satisfaction.

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

A theory suggesting that employee satisfaction and motivation are influenced by two groups of factors: hygiene factors and motivators.