What theories of motivation underlie the switch to the new, computerized scheduling system at Montego Bay?

What theories of motivation underlie the switch to the new, computerized scheduling system at Montego Bay? Why are employees working harder? Why aren’t they happier? If you were Lisa Mahoney, what factors would you use to evaluate the success of the six-month trial period? Would you stick with this automated scheduling system? What will you propose to Theresa Daley for […]

Differentiate an upstream transaction and and a downstream transaction.

Topic #2: Upstream vs. Downstream Transactions Topic 2: In dealing with intercompany transactions the direction matters. These directions are known as an upstream transaction or a downstream transaction. Please consider the following questions: Define an upstream transaction and provide an example. Define a downstream transaction and provide an example. Are the transactions substantially different? Please justify the reason why each […]

Explain which type of popular culture seemed to be the most influential in the psychedelic movement.

Discussion topic #1: Popular culture (music, books, visual art, and clothing) during the 1960s has been labeled “psychedelic.” After engaging in your own independent research, explain which type of popular culture seemed to be the most influential in the psychedelic movement. For example, did psychedelic popular culture first originate with music, books, or the styles of clothing? Please justify your […]

Describe leaders as change agents.

In this assignment, you will study the factors involved in making leaders change agents. For the assignment, you will put well-known personalities and yourself under the microscope to learn what makes you and the individuals you select not only leaders but also what it takes for leaders to be change agents.