Purchase Solution

Merit Pay and the Motivating Value

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

A frequently heard complaint about merit raises is that they do little to increase employee effort. What are the causes of this belief? Suggest ways in which the motivating value of merit raises may be increased.

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

Since a frequently heard complaint about merit 'raises' is that they do little to increase employee effort, this solution explains the causes of this belief. It also suggests ways in which the motivating value of merit pay efforts may be increased.

Solution Preview

Please see response attached, which is also presented below. I hope this helps and take care.

RESPONSE:

1. A frequently heard complaint about merit raises is that they do little to increase employee effort. What are the causes of this belief? Suggest ways in which the motivating value of merit raises may be increased.

This is an interesting question and ties into theories of motivation. Theories of motivation and inducements of motivations (beliefs about the source of motivation and the inducements of motivation) develop through experiential and empirical
evidence. Therefore, when something occurs that motivates an employee, for example, the manager forms a belief based on that experience (i.e., when I provided the employee with feedback, she worked more efficiently, etc.). Over time, for example, managers and researchers find ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
SWOT

This quiz will test your understanding of the SWOT analysis, including terms, concepts, uses, advantages, and process.

Balance Sheet

The Fundamental Classified Balance Sheet. What to know to make it easy.

Change and Resistance within Organizations

This quiz intended to help students understand change and resistance in organizations

Team Development Strategies

This quiz will assess your knowledge of team-building processes, learning styles, and leadership methods. Team development is essential to creating and maintaining high performing teams.

Writing Business Plans

This quiz will test your understanding of how to write good business plans, the usual components of a good plan, purposes, terms, and writing style tips.