Chapter 8, Problem 10DQ

With Amazon moving into the retail market with the purchase of Whole Foods, and with Walmart expanding its e-commerce, how are employee motivation challenges going to shift?

How can equity theory explain why a person who receives a high salary might be dissatisfied with their pay?

Will there ever be a grand theory of motivation?

What are the differences between content and process theories of motivation?

Identify two reasons why a formal goal-setting program might be dysfunctional for an organization.

Describe the process by which needs motivate workers.

How do employees differ between a Walmart retail location and an Amazon order fulfillment center? How many white-collar or skilled jobs does Amazon have compared to Walmart?

Equity theory specifies a number of possible alternatives for reducing perceived inequity. How could an organization influence which of these alternatives a person will pursue?