Organizational Behavior – Case Study

Reference Source:
Textbook:-
Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019). Organizational behaviour: Improving
performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
Case Study: –
Case: Google
Please read the case “Google” from Chapter 6 “Motivation.” Page: – 187 given in your textbook –
Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). by
Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019) and Answer the following Questions:
Assignment Question(s):

1. Do you agree with Bock that star performers should get a lot more—not just a little more—than
average performers? If someone earning a 3 on Google’s evaluation system gets a 2 percent raise,
what should employees earning 4’s and 5’s get? (1.25 Marks )
2. Given the budget issues created by giving star performers more, should someone earning a 3 get
a 2 percent raise—or should they get less? What are the arguments for and against a 2 percent raise
level for average performers? (1.25 Marks )
3. Consider all the things Google’s People Operations group does to motivate its employees. Which
motivation theories do they seem to be leveraging, and how? (1.25 Marks )
Part:-2
Discussion question: Page: -167, please see the table and read carefully and then give your answers
on the basis of your understanding.
4. Which of the outcomes in Table 6-2 are most appealing to you? Are you more attracted to
extrinsic outcomes or intrinsic outcomes? Do you think that your preferences will change as you get
older? (1.25 Marks )

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