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Fischer, K. (2009).
Motivation in the workplace
[PowerPoint Slides]. Retrieved from
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Kinicki, A. & Fugate, M. (2018).
Organizational behavior: A practical, problem-solving
approach.
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education
Murthy, M. N. (2013). A study on employee attitude.
Review of HRM, 2,
331-339.
Smith, J. L. (2015). Attitude is a barometer of success:
Workplace culture has a lot to do with influencing attitudes.
Quality, 54
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- 1. can you do this for me 2 replies Replies: Provide 2 thoughtful replies to the threads of classmates. Each reply must include an analysis of your classmates’ threads, based on any experience from your own professional career (if applicable) that might be relevant. All replies must be 200–250 words. Also, be sure to integrate the required reading in a logical and relevant manner. You must cite: The textbook or at least 1 peer-reviewed journal article; 1 passage of Scripture; and The audio lesson presentation. your replies by 10:59 p.m. (csT) on Sunday of the same module/week 1st reply Malja Swann Swann M BMAL 500 DB1 Introduction
- 2. The gender wage gap has been a business issue that has made quite a fuss in recent years, so much so that famous Americans have banded together in a nationally syndicated campaign to combat and bring awareness to this issue. Problem Gender inequality is a problem that is deeply rooted in our nation's history, as women have struggled for years to attain equal rights. Today, one could argue that we have progressed as a country, but the fact remains that there is a considerable gap in wages paid to women and men across all professions. Diversity The irony of this problem is the idea that diversity n the workplace is one of the spearheads for a company's success (Kinicki, & Fugate 2016 ) Serving in the military as a woman has given me so much more insight on this issue. In my mind, it boils down to who you know. The infamous "old boys clubs" only stay that way because of the lack of female representation in higher ranking positions. For whatever reason women do not strive for success and power at the same intensity as their male counterparts. Being one of those women, I can say that my reasoning for not wanting to strive for power or success is the fear of the constant battle and solitude being a powerful woman yields. Although, there are some women with the courage to diversify the upper ranks of the workforce. Ethics When faced with determining whether or not the gender wage gap is morally justifiable, the answer is a simple, no. One might suppose that the wage gap is a small issue that can be swept under the rug, at to not affect workplace climate
- 3. and productivity but recent studies have shown that the issue is far from small. " The gender wage gap and the limited success of women in reaching top positions in management cause continuous and emotional discussions in academia as well as in every-day life" (Gunther, Ekinci, Shierwen & Strobel, 2010). Conclusion "For God shows no partiality" ( Romans 2:11, English Standard Version). Similar to the popular phrase "ashes to ashes, dust to dust", Romans 2:11 is one of the many places in the Bible where God shows us that he believes in the equal treatment of all people. Knowing this as Christians in the business realm it is simple to see that unequal pay based upon the color of someone's gender is not of God. Christian people must do what they can to stand against ungodliness by practicing his commandments and philosophy in every aspect of our daily lives. References Gunther, C., Ekinici, N., Schierwen, C., & Strobel, M. (2010). Women can't jump?-An experiment on competitive attitudes and stereotype threat. Journal of economic behavior & organization , 395-401. Kinicki, A., & Fugate, M. (2016). Organizational Behavior: A practical, problem-solving approach plus . McGraw- Hill. 2nd reply
- 4. Sarah Carter Sarah Carter - Organizational Attitude Collapse Attitude is a common problem that can be seen in the workplace. The attitude that someone has in the workplace is influenced by the things that they value (Smith, 2015). If the values that someone has are not consistent with their work environment, this can lead to decreased motivation and a negative attitude (Kinicki & Fugate, 2018). Negative attitudes and a lack of motivation will produce employees who put minimal effort into their jobs, which can weaken the reputation of a company. Employees with a good attitude, who value the work that they are doing will produce good work, which will show in the way that the company operates. Managers also have a big role in influencing the attitude of their employees by modeling good attitudes and pursing excellence in their work (Smith, 2015). I have seen how negative attitudes can affect an organization in my personal work experience. Many people in the organization with whom I work feel they are undercompensated for the amount of effort the job demands, which creates added pressure on them. When they feel overwhelmed it manifests in their behaviors, such as being easily irritated and not putting quality effort into their work. The people with whom I work certainly love and have a passion for teaching children, but the value of security is not being met effectively in the workplace. According to Mridula N. Murthy (2013), there are five dimensions that relate to attitude on the job: job satisfaction, job involvement, job awareness, organizational commitment, and perceived organizational support (p.331). Similarly, Kinicki & Fugate state that there are four key workplace attitudes to gauge how an organization is doing and employee
- 5. commitment to organizational goals: organizational commitment, employee engagement, perceived organizational support, and job satisfaction (Kinicki & Fugate, 2018). Job satisfaction and perceived organizational support are two dimensions that are affecting the workplace attitudes of the employees at the school for whom I work. Our overall attitude is also influenced by several components of attitude. The affective component of attitude contains our feelings towards different situations, the cognitive component corresponds to our beliefs about a situation; additionally, behavioral component corresponds to how we expect to act in a situation (Kinicki & Fugate, 2018). I have seen how the affective and cognitive component of attitude have manifested in my workplace. The people with whom I work feel overworked and underpaid which corresponds with the affective component of attitude. They believe they should be compensated for the effort of work they put in, which corresponds to the cognitive component of attitude. Values and attitudes are valuable things to consider in an organization, but more importantly as believers is making sure that our individual values are not misplaced motivators, and that our attitudes reflect Christ in all that we do. As Christians, the importance of valuing things that fit into an eternal framework is crucial. (Fischer, 2009). Living for eternity is far more important than living for the things of this world, and something that can set Christians apart in the workplace is a positive attitude that emulates Christ. Recognition, control, and promotion over others are not to be valued over an eternal perspective (Fischer, 2009). Philippians 2:5 (English Standard Version) speaks of having the mind of Christ Jesus through humility, recognition of others, and denial of self. When an individual’s attitude reflects this, they are living with an eternal perspective in mind.
- 6. References Fischer, K. (2009). Motivation in the workplace [PowerPoint Slides]. Retrieved from https://learn.liberty.edu/bbcswebdav/courses/BMAL500_C01_2 01840/Presentations/Module%203/Reading%20%26%20Study/L esson%203%20presentation/3-Motivation-in-the- Workplace/index.html Kinicki, A. & Fugate, M. (2018). Organizational behavior: A practical, problem-solving approach. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education Murthy, M. N. (2013). A study on employee attitude. Review of HRM, 2, 331-339. Smith, J. L. (2015). Attitude is a barometer of success: Workplace culture has a lot to do with influencing attitudes. Quality, 54 (3), 13.