1a.To what extent are perceptions of procedural justice versus distributive just

1a.To what extent are perceptions of procedural
justice versus distributive justice a matter of perception? How could managers
reduce inaccurate perceptions of workplace inequities?
1b. Based on your understanding of
Herzberg’s two-factor theory of job satisfaction, what types of incentives or
employee programs are most likely to reduce job dissatisfaction? What types of
incentives or employee programs are most likely to increase job satisfaction?
2.Short
Essay:
· What positive outcomes could result from implementing job
enlargement, job rotation, and job enrichment in an organization with which you
are familiar? What objections or obstacles might be encountered?
· Think of a job that you have done in your life that you really
enjoyed. Now also think of a job that you did that you hated going to work. Now
with both the job you loved and the one you hated, what were the levels of
competence, self-determination, impact, and meaningfulness that you felt in
each job? Compare the two lists. What do you see?
· Imagine you are considering starting a new job or leaving your
old job for a new one. What aspects of a company’s integration of work and life
would you consider an important factor in your decision?
Application Essay:
Imagine that you are the
manager of a small clothing manufacturer. You wish to retain your more senior
employees, who typically work faster in completing each item of clothing than
newer employees. Nevertheless, because 80 percent of your current workforce is
over 50 you need to incentivize new hires in order to be sure you have an
adequate supply of skilled workers in ten years’ time. Devise an extrinsic
reward plan that rewards skilled workers as well as new workers who need to
acquire skills.