BU288 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Achievement Orientation, Motivation, Job Satisfaction
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In organizations, there is a core-peripheral system where it is broken down into subcategories which are broken down into inner and outer levels. Multiple strategies: competitive advantage through human capital (rare value) and processes, core employees critical for value creation. Justice is important: equity is important for core employees & their motivation is important, psychological contracts are important, psychological contract is when one enters a relationship with an organization. Intrinsic motivation and is accepting of a belief that the organization promises that is not explicitly mentioned on a contract; based upon one"s beliefs, expectations; quality of the relationship of the leader and work environment. Operationalizing strategy: cost reduction/low cost, work context. Generally poorly skilled workers that can be easily replaced. Word-of-mouth, referrals, canada employment centers: employee, selection, compensation. Flexible job design: employee suggestion programs, problem-solving teams, self-directed work groups. Continuous development learning organization: the employee. Focus on empowerment, diversity, sensitivity, teams, extra-role behaviour broader competencies.
