Mini-Case 17-4: Plumbers Don't Want Recognition

question 52

Multiple Choice

Mini-Case 17-4: Plumbers Don't Want Recognition
"If I ever went out to those guys and asked them if they wanted a little more recognition, they would laugh me out of the shop. People work for money." Norm Schultz had been a plumber himself for 18 years before he saved enough money to open a small plumbing contractor business. The men who worked for Norm knew what was expected of them - a fair day's work for a fair day's pay. "You don't need to tell a person that he or she is doing a good job; the person is either doing the work or not working for me!"
Norm's son-in-law was taking a management course at a local college. When Norm asked him what he was learning in class, he told him the management of people. Norm was very emphatic about managing the plumbers who worked for him. "Tell an employee what you expect from the beginning. Watch to see if they perform the job properly. Treat your people fairly and never cheat them." Norm went on to tell his son-in-law that this was the way good managers did things. "Recognition won't put bread on the table."
-Successful organizational culture supports exceptional performance and is compatible with the firm's stated values and beliefs. Which of the following best illustrates this concept?

• A)A "do what is needed regardless" attitude, diversity, respect for work and life balance, a sense of purpose and a sense of fun, and participative management in a learning environment.
• B)Honesty and integrity, diversity, respect for work and life balance, a sense of purpose and a sense of fun, and dictatorial management in a learning environment.
• C)Honesty and integrity, diversity, respect for work and life balance, an appreciation for career limitations, and participative management in a learning environment.
• D)Honesty and integrity, diversity, respect for work and life balance, a sense of purpose and a sense of fun, and participative management in a learning environment.

Identify the limitations and potential errors in stereotyping based on nationality or cultural background.

Grasp concepts related to ethical decision-making and sensitivity in corporate environments.

Apply the MARS model of individual behavior and performance to diagnose and improve organizational problems.

Explain the impact of person-job matching on organizational efficiency and recommend strategies for improvement.

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Definitions:

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own one or more shares of stock in a public or private corporation, having a financial interest in the company's performance.

Team Awards

Recognition given to a group of people for their collective performance or achievements in a particular project or area of work.

Bonuses

Additional financial compensation given to employees as a reward for good performance, over and above their regular salary.

Cooperation

The act of working together towards a common goal, often emphasizing teamwork and mutual assistance.