Communications Question

Reward/Motivation Folly Assignment
• Reward Folly Assignment: students will be able to identify a reward folly, analyze its
ineffectiveness, and propose a solution.
Step 1: read the article Rewarding A While Hoping for B to familiarize yourself with what a
reward folly is and why they are detrimental
Step 2: Identify a reward/motivation folly in your organization or industry – this could be a
present or past experience. Analyze the following:
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What’s done – what is the reward folly? State the folly and then explain it.
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Why is it ineffective? Provide details, examples, relate to course concepts.
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What can be done to improve the system? Suggest a revamped reward system
and proposed change: be specific and where possible, relate to the following 6
determinates of Organizational Behavior
▪ Increase: productivity, job satisfaction, OCB
▪ Decrease: absenteeism, turnover, DWB
▪ Integrate course concepts
Step 3: Practice and prepare for your presentation. You will present to your discussion groups
and they will represent the decision makers in that organization.
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10 minutes each person (5 min present, 3 min Q&A and 2 min feedback)
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Post your detailed outline to drop box
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Must stand and present to the rest of your small group who represent key decision
makers in your organization … you have been asked to share your thoughts on the
current structure and to propose improvements
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Create and provide a handout for your group members (ex: PowerPoint) and post this to
the drop box as well. Think of it as a supplement, something that will enhance your
presentation. Don’t make too text heavy, use key words, visuals, process, etc.
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3 minutes for Q&A/feedback so anticipate questions and prepare responses
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Feedback from group 2 min: critique idea, quality of presentation, suggestions for
improvement
Possible Reward Folly Topics (not limited to this list!): This can be specific to your job or based
off common industry issue of your choice. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box.
Raise/bonus structure
Promotion structure
Turnover issues
Education perks (leave once graduate, etc)
Team vs. Individual rewards
Green (social, environment issues)
Safety
Risk
Customer service
Quality vs. Quantity
Work day, work week, other work schedules
DWB
Diversity (lack of)