Employee motivation is important for organizations to produce the desired results needed and function effectively. In this essay we review rewards and recognition, trust, and employee development, as motivational issues that are challenging Cummins Western Canada today. These challenges are affecting the environment, the performance, and the culture of the organization. Looking at some motivation theories, we will analyze the issues identified and provide some ideas for improvement to this challenge.
Cummins Western Canada (CWC) employs around 400 people that are located throughout 14 branches. Many significant changes to the business took place in the last five years, one significant change was due to ethical issues with the president
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The bonus structure for mid-management leaders are based on total CWC performance, unfortunately there is no individual reward for the department that outperforms their forecasted expectations, but carries the load for others that do not perform well.
Second, we look at the issue with trust in the organization. Many changes took place in the last five years and many tactics, including fear were used to motivate and manipulate employees to do what management wanted. The result of this fear environment also created silos where many people only focused on their own individual tasks, not to risk raising their hand or sticking out in any way that may bring attention. Wiener’s theory (1974, Lam 2014, p.59) focuses on the interpretation of success and failure based on events that have taken place. As we can see, these events that have happened to tear down the trust in our organization were internal, unstable and uncontrollable. McClelland’s theory of needs (Lam 2014, p.52) discusses the need for affiliation, achievement and power which focus on satisfying the manifest needs. Employees that have a need for affiliation, seek a harmonious work environment with sharing, communication, and cooperation. This type of environment did not take place under our previous leadership team, so now the task is to gain the trust back by intently listening to the employees and following up. Building relationships with all employees will also help foster an
In my opinion I think that the Romans did what was right for the common good in all the 5 aspects. Those aspects were providing a public service, preparing for the common defense, promoting rule of law, and protecting rights. Purpose of Government: provide public service Grade: A- Explanation of how it meet the common good: The the Roman Empire provided multiple public services for example the Roman Empire had created reservoirs or redirected mountain streams into aqueducts. Then the water eventually makes it to public bath houses, fountains, and a few wealthy homes throughout the city.
|Assignment front sheet |[pic] | |Learner name | Assessor name | | |Paul Gilbert | |Date issued |Completion date |Submitted on | |29th November 2010 |30th May 2011 |
Cummins Western Canada (CWC) employs approximately 400 people located throughout 14 branches. There have been many significant changes to the business in the last five years, one significant change was due to ethical issues with some VP’s and the president of CWC. Many casualties
I have always been referred to as the “artistic kid” growing up. I would draw a lot, create amazing sculptures out of Lego’s, and was naturally inclined with technology and software. I became more interested in trying different mediums as I grew older and more aware of what is available. I’ve worked with oil paint, acrylics, charcoal, pencil, spray paint, and digital work in Adobe. I have been fortunate that my guardians have tried to support the artist in me throughout the years.
This literature review explores the concept of motivation, different motivational theories and details some of the motivational tools used within business organizations on a macro level. Motivation theories and techniques are widely used both within normal every day life and the corporate environment. Managers now understand the importance and effects of motivation on their employees in
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In the last several years, instances of violence in the workplace has risen dramatically. As of 2010, approximately a million people has been affected by this type of violence. Although violence in the workplace is not anything new, it is steadily receiving attention because of the rise in the instances of violence and the part that the media is playing in the reporting of these occurrences. Throughout my paper I will discuss certain instances of violence in the workplace, show some statistics of violence in the workplace, and how to identify and possibly prevent this type of violence in the workplace. Workplace violence does not have a target type, at any time it could affect anyone at any organization. Executing plans to help prevent, prepare, and help to recognize tell-tale signs of violence in the workplace, those individuals that pose a risk for violence and tactics for the controlling instances of violence in the workplace.
Achievement and positive employee confidence in the workplace. Employee satisfaction, while normally a positive in your organization, can also be a disappointment if ordinary employees continue because they are satisfied with your work environment.
Table 4: What is the nature of your job? Position in Top Management Manager Supervisor Employee Total (Source: Primary Data) No. of Respondents 2 5 15 28 50 % 4 10 30 56 100
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