Synopsis
Having just completed an MBA, George decided to join ABC Consulting over a Big 4 firm as he felt that the former could offer what he was seeking in a long-term career – work-life balance, a dynamic environment with less office politics, and interesting projects where he could exercise his creativity. He also felt that he would have no problem meeting the requirements of the 3-month probation to be eligible for the company’s bonus system. George approached his first project with enthusiasm, but was quickly taken aback by the fast pace at which his project and client managers were able to analyze the data and voice their opinions. George was unable to contribute during the discussion and thought instead to impress by detailing his ideas …show more content…
Striking a balance between work and non-work activities can be difficult and when not achieved, factors such as efficiency, creativity, and teamwork could be compromised (Overbaugh, 2011). George wanted a job which provided reasonable hours and ABC Consulting fitted this requirement. In addition, it is also known that job motivation, along with job performance and job satisfaction, is positively correlated and when all combined, would result in a positive and successful organization (Springer, 2011). During the interview, the HR Director mentioned an attractive 10% annual bonus to confirmed employees. Janet also reassured him that ABC Consulting was truly exceptional and its job scope and values encouraged creativity and …show more content…
Believing that a certain amount of effort would produce a performance which led to an outcome is also known as Expectancy Theory. The theory asserts that the force towards a particular course of action (e.g., a choice, a goal, a given level of effort) is based on three variables: effort-performance expectancy (the belief that a particular amount of effort will lead to a particular performance level); instrumentality (the belief that a certain performance level will lead to other valued outcomes; and valence (the anticipated satisfaction to be derived from these other valued outcomes) (Locke, Motowildo, & Bobko,
Having just completed an MBA, George decided to join ABC Consulting over a Big 4 firm as he felt that the former could offer what he was seeking in a long-term career – work-life balance, a dynamic environment with less office politics, and interesting projects where he could exercise his creativity. He also felt that he would have no problem meeting the requirements of the 3-month probation to be eligible for the company’s bonus system. George approached his first project with enthusiasm, but was quickly taken aback by the fast pace at which his project and client managers were able to analyze the data and voice their opinions. George was unable to contribute during the discussion and thought instead to impress by detailing his ideas …show more content…
Striking a balance between work and non-work activities can be difficult and when not achieved, factors such as efficiency, creativity, and teamwork could be compromised (Overbaugh, 2011). George wanted a job which provided reasonable hours and ABC Consulting fitted this requirement. In addition, it is also known that job motivation, along with job performance and job satisfaction, is positively correlated and when all combined, would result in a positive and successful organization (Springer, 2011). During the interview, the HR Director mentioned an attractive 10% annual bonus to confirmed employees. Janet also reassured him that ABC Consulting was truly exceptional and its job scope and values encouraged creativity and …show more content…
Believing that a certain amount of effort would produce a performance which led to an outcome is also known as Expectancy Theory. The theory asserts that the force towards a particular course of action (e.g., a choice, a goal, a given level of effort) is based on three variables: effort-performance expectancy (the belief that a particular amount of effort will lead to a particular performance level); instrumentality (the belief that a certain performance level will lead to other valued outcomes; and valence (the anticipated satisfaction to be derived from these other valued outcomes) (Locke, Motowildo, & Bobko,