A manager says, “We need a training course on time management. We have 30 field representatives coming in for a conference next week and only 20% of them are actually meeting their goals. This is disappointing because they had the training four months ago but still have not met their overall goals in sales and […]

A major influence on job performance is motivation. There are several theories explaining the concept of motivation (expectancy theory, ERG theory, reinforcement theory, etc.). Select one of the following three scenarios to use as a framework for your discussion. In your post, apply a specific motivational theory to one of the three scenarios. Complete an […]

Gonzalez-Padron (2015) addressed several ethical issues that have arisen in the 21st century. Choose a scholarly or credible article relating to a 21st century ethical issue. The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesPreview the document table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate […]

Read the Case Campbell Soup Co. v. Wentz in the text. Answer the following questions:       What were the terms of the contract between Campbell and the Wentzes?   Did the Wentzes perform under the contract?   Did the court find specific performance to be an adequate legal remedy in this case?   […]

Read the Hypothetical Case Problem #1 at the end of Chapter 1 and respond to these questions:   If Javier sued Energy-Auto Inc., identify who would be the plaintiff and the defendant.   In which state or states can the suit be brought?   Assume that Javier incurred $100,000 in damages.   Analyze whether the […]

A major influence on job performance is motivation. There are several theories explaining the concept of motivation (expectancy theory, ERG theory, reinforcement theory, etc.). Select one of the following three scenarios to use as a framework for your discussion. In your post, apply a specific motivational theory to one of the three scenarios. Complete an […]

Question 1 What are the outcome levels of evaluation identified in the text?     Utility, value, and evaluative     Reaction, learning, behavior, and organizational results     Cost benefit and cost effectiveness     Proactive and reactive    Question 2 A basic premise in Social Learning Theory is     Events can be […]

Read the Rick’s New Job case analysis at the end of Chapter 3 of the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text. In an 800 to 1,000 word paper (excluding the title and reference pages), respond to the following case questions:   Explain why Rick was let go and how reinforcement theory applies to this situation.   […]

The Training Program (Fabrics, Inc.) Presented at the end of Chapters 4, 5, 8 and 9 of the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text, are examples of what would be done in a real situation regarding a small business that requested training (these sections can be found in the electronic text by going to the “Summary” […]

Training Development Last week, you submitted a proposal for the design of a two-day workshop to train managers on how to use effective feedback skills when delivering one-on-one performance reviews to employees. Design a 15-20 slide PowerPoint presentation that would be used in this training workshop (excluding the title and reference slides). Use the features […]