Edwin joined NimCon Computers (NimCon) in February after a successful period at IT Consult Computers (ITC), where he had worked as an assistant programmer. Edwin felt that NimCon offered better career prospects, as it was growing much faster than ITC, which was a relatively small company. Edwin joined as a Senior Programmer at NimCon, with a handsome pay hike. He joined Emefa Havor’s five-member team. While she was efficient at what she did and extremely intelligent, she had neither the time nor the inclination to groom her subordinates. Time and again, Edwin found himself thinking of Suleiman, his old boss, and of how he had been such a positive influence. Emefa, on the other hand, even without actively doing anything, had managed to significantly lower his motivation levels. Questions for Discussion: What, according to you, were the reasons for Edwin's disillusionment? Answer the question using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. What should Edwin do to resolve his situation? What can a team leader do to ensure high levels of motivation among his/her team member
Edwin joined NimCon Computers (NimCon) in February after a successful period at IT
Consult Computers (ITC), where he had worked as an assistant programmer. Edwin felt that
NimCon offered better career prospects, as it was growing much faster than ITC, which was a
relatively small company. Edwin joined as a Senior Programmer at NimCon, with a handsome
pay hike. He joined Emefa Havor’s five-member team. While she was efficient at what she did
and extremely intelligent, she had neither the time nor the inclination to groom her subordinates. Time and again, Edwin found himself thinking of Suleiman, his old boss, and of
how he had been such a positive influence. Emefa, on the other hand, even without actively
doing anything, had managed to significantly lower his motivation levels.
Questions for Discussion:
- What, according to you, were the reasons for Edwin's disillusionment? Answer the
question using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. What should Edwin do to resolve his situation? What can a team leader do to ensure
high levels of motivation among his/her team member
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