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lans and Motivation Theories Skillbased Pay Plans Reinforcement Theory Equity Theory ERG Theory (Growth) McClelland’s Need for Achievement Flexible Benefits Flexible Spending Plans Allow employees to use their taxfree benefit dollars to purchase benefits and pay service premiums Modular Plans Predesigned benefits packages for specific groups of employees CorePlus Plans A core of essential benefits and a menulike selection of other benefit options Employees tailor their benefit program to meet their personal need by picking and choosing from a menu of benefit options. Employee Recognition Programs ? Intrinsic rewards: Stimulate Intrinsic Motivation – Personal attention given to employee – Approval and appreciation for a job well done – Growing in popularity and usage ? Benefits of Programs – Fulfill employees’ desire for recognition – Inexpensive to implement – Encourages repetition of desired behaviors ? Drawbacks of Programs – Susceptible to manipulation by management E X H I B I T 7–2 From the Wall Street Journal, October 21, 1997. Reprinted by permission of Cartoon Features Syndicate. Implications for Managers ? In Order to Motivate Employees – Recognize individual differences – Use goals and feedback – Allow employees to participate in decisions that affect them – Link rewards to performance – Check the system for equity Flexible benefits are remended most strongly by __________ Theory. Chapter Checkup: Motivation Applications Expectancy theory suggests that individuals should be rewarded with something they value. According to Expectancy Theory, a student will not be motivated to attend class if she/he doesn’t care about grades. What other kind of application might be plausible for a professor to implement as a reward theory in class? Use models from this chapter to discuss with a classmate and arrive at a suggestion. Chapter Checkup: Motivation Applications