Author Question: What role does culture play in the motivational process? Why is it important to understand the ... (Read 41 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

What role does culture play in the motivational process? Why is it important to understand the different motivational patterns across cultures?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following terms refers to the process by which the firm integrates and benefits from the experiences and skills learned by its employees?

A) knowledge management
B) employee value proposition
C) employee retention
D) business process outsourcing

lolol · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An employee's needs are determined largely by the cultural context of values and attitudesalong with the national variablesin which he or she lives and works. Those needs then determine the meaning of work for that employee. The manager's understanding of what work means in that employee's life can then lead to the design of a culturally appropriate job context and reward system to guide individual and group employee job behavior to meet mutual goals.
Incentives and rewards are an integral part of motivation in a corporation. Recognizing and understanding different motivational patterns across cultures leads to the design of appropriate reward systems.

Answer to Question 2

A