M3A1 Case Analysis: OB in Action: Companies Are Trying to Improve Employee Attitudes During the Recession
Please read carefully the OB in Action Case Study at the end of Chapter 6: Companies Are Trying to Improve Employee Attitudes During the Recession.
Using your readings from this module, and at least two additional resources, evaluate employee values, attitudes, involvement, performance, and job satisfaction by considering the following questions:
Which of Schwartzs ten values are driving the behavior of managers at Bain & Company, Home Depot, and Best Buy?
How would you describe the affective, cognitive, and behavioral components of Steve Elliss attitude toward managing in a recession?
How are Home Depot and Best Buy trying to increase employee involvement?
Use Ajzens theory of planned behavior (Figure 6-3) to analyze how managers can increase employee performance during a recession. Explain what managers can do to affect each aspect of the theory.
What advice would you give to managers trying to increase employees organizational commitment and job satisfaction in a recession?
Before beginning this activity, please review the .excelsior.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-1903592-dt-content-rid-15981929_1/xid-15981929_1″>Guidelines for Case Analysis [PDF file size 34.0 KB]
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