question archive Motivation case (Lead) Originally called Urban Escapes, the newly branded LivingSocial Escapes is a social adventure company that offers services for booking exciting weekend trips
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Originally called Urban Escapes, the newly branded LivingSocial Escapes is a social adventure company that offers services for booking exciting weekend trips.
Watch the video on the formation of this company, and then answer the questions that follow.
Employees at LivingSocial Escapes who are motivated by the belief that taking people on trips is a worthwhile endeavor are motivated by ____________
rewards, whereas motivation that occurs as a result of receiving compensation for a successful trip illustrates the effects of __________rewards.
Identify which motivation theory is associated with each suggestion given
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Equity Theory |
Reinforcement Theory |
Expectancy Theory |
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1. Maya should continue to promote the idea that a failed trip is an opportunity to learn what not to do. Trip guides will be motivated to reduce the number of unsuccessful trips and instead increase those behaviors that lead to more successful trips. |
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2. Maya knows that not all employees value free trips and that some employees would like other rewards for their work. She should conduct a survey to determine what rewards employees want for good performance. |
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3. After Maya distributes stock shares within the company, or any other type of bonus, she should survey all her employees and ask if they believe the compensation was distributed using clear and acceptable rules. |
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