Tag Archives: distributive justice
Over-compensation Hurts
Maximizepossibility.com posted an interesting piece on the effects of over-compensation. Go check it out. Continue reading
Filed under Compensation
Employee Motivation- Goal Setting Theory
Organizational science has plenty to say about employee motivation. In the last part of this series I talk about the motivating nature of goals. I also discuss what makes goals effective. Continue reading
Filed under Employee Engagement, Employee Motivation, Management
Employee Motivation- Equity Theory
Organizational science has plenty to say about employee motivation. In this entry, describe how equity theory explains employee motivation. This theory is particularly informative considering how employees evaluate their compensation and how they are treated at work. Continue reading
Filed under Compensation, Employee Engagement, Employee Motivation, Management
Employee Motivation- Operant Conditioning
Organizational science has plenty to say about employee motivation. In this entry, talk describe reinforcement (operant conditioning) theory. What types of rewards work? What probably won’t work? Continue reading
Filed under Compensation, Employee Engagement, Employee Motivation, Management
Easy, Scientific Employee Motivation
I was just reminded of a story I heard once. You know the type; I heard it from a friend, which heard it from a colleague, which heard it in a conference, etc. The story involves an organizational consultant interviewing … Continue reading
Filed under Employee Engagement, Employee Motivation
Employee Motivation- Job Characteristics
Organizational science has plenty to say about employee motivation. In this second entry, I summarize the Job Characteristics Model of Employee Motivation. Continue reading
Disgruntled IT Hackers in the “news”
A recent news story addressed the vulnerability organizations face when letting go of information technology workers. Organizations can minimize this vulnerability by treating employees fairly during the lay off process. Continue reading
Filed under Business, Labor Relations, Management, Turnover
