DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1) Each historical perspective on motivation built on the earlier perspectives and differed from them in some ways. Describe the similarities and differences between the traditional approach and the human relations approach. Then describe the similarities and differences between the human relations approach and the human resource approach. (4 points)
2) Compare and contrast content, process, and reinforcement perspectives on motivation.
3) Explain how goal setting theory works. How is goal setting different from merely asking a worker to "do your best?"
QUESTIONS FOR APPLICATION
1) Think about the worst job you have held. What approach to motivation was used in thatorganization? Now think about the best job you have held. What approach to motivation was used there? Can you base any conclusions on this limited information? If so, what are they?