Problem
I. The three main categories of reward problems are: (1) failure to produce desired behaviours, (2) production of desired behaviour but with undesirable consequences, and (3) production of reward dissatisfaction. Have you ever encountered any of these problems at a place you worked? Explain. (Alternatively, you may google an applicable example and tell me about it, something that was not discussed in the course. Be sure to source your example).
II. For the following questions, refer to the Fit Stop case that is found in the Appendix of the course text. Alternatively, you can find it below here after the questions.
i. What employee behaviour(s) do you think Susan Superfits desire for her organization? Why?
ii. What managerial strategy is Susan appear to be aspiring towards? Defend your choice by applying the variables as discussed in Chapter 2.
iii. Explain how all three types of determining base pay could apply. Which one do you think is the most appropriate, and why?