motivational analysis of organizations

17. Managers act as if the best rewards for people are
R O Y G B
More money, more time Recognition and the satisoff,
and more status. faction that results from
doing a good job.
18. When working with people, managers act as if
B G Y O R
Workers can always achieve Workers will be rewarded
more; together they can make when they do as they are
any situation better; and told; if they do not do so,
people learn from working
together.
they will be disciplined.
19. When managers communicate with their supervisors or those in higher positions,
they are
B G Y O R
Eager to explain what they Very cautious of what they
know and think about any say lest they give the wrong
subject that seems important. impression or tell too much.
20. When a manager’s supervisor delegates a job, the subordinate manager will usually
R O Y G B
Take full responsibility and Work with others in getting
get the job done by himself the job done, ensuring and
or herself whenever possible. sharing success.
21. When a work project is very complicated and involved, managers prefer to
B G Y O R
Work with a team to ensure Take complete charge and
that all the pieces fit together simplify each part so they
and that everyone will know can manage it rather than
what everyone else is doing. depending on people’s
ability to work together.
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