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61) Research on employee stock ownership plans indicates that they a. tend to increase employee satisfaction. b. tend to reduce base salaries. c. tend to reduce stress related to job stability. d. keep performance levels steady. e. tend to reduce innovative growth. 62) Organizations trying to build a strong team will want to incorporate group-based performance incentives. Employers should encourage employees to make an extra effort to help their team succeed by a. linking performance to goal setting. b. implementing successful contingency planning. c. linking rewards to company profitability. d. increasing employee development and training. e. linking rewards to team performance. 63) SCENARIO 4-5 Allied World Exporting Inc. employs many individuals worldwide, and has discovered that not all are motivated by the same things. They have decided to develop different plans for the different segments of their workforce, depending upon their job, culture, and location. Those employed by the company include mill and factory workers, managers, sales people, contingent or temporary workers, part-time workers, and full-time permanent employees. Referring to SCENARIO 4-5, the sales representatives in Japan will likely be most motivated by a. ongoing opportunities for education and training. b. autonomy. c. recognition through the form of commission. d. being a member of a successful team. e. bonuses based on individual performance. 64) SCENARIO 4-5 Allied World Exporting Inc. employs many individuals worldwide, and has discovered that not all are motivated by the same things. They have decided to develop different plans for the different segments of their workforce, depending upon their job, culture, and location. Those employed by the company include mill and factory workers, managers, sales people, contingent or temporary workers, part-time workers, and full-time permanent employees. Referring to SCENARIO 4-5, workers in China will likely be most motivated by a. opportunities for training. b. obtaining flexibility in their position. c. jobs based on performance. d. job security, bonuses, and life-time employment. e. intrinsic rewards. 65) SCENARIO 4-5 Allied World Exporting Inc. employs many individuals worldwide, and has discovered that not all are motivated by the same things. They have decided to develop different plans for the different segments of their workforce, depending upon their job, culture, and location. Those employed by the company include mill and factory workers, managers, sales people, contingent or temporary workers, part-time workers, and full-time permanent employees. Referring to SCENARIO 4-5, the mill and factory workers in Russia will likely be most motivated by a. intrinsic rewards like more autonomy. b. flexible work schedules. c. working with teenagers and retirees. d. recognition and valued extrinsic rewards, like North American T-shirts. e. working less hours. 66) Jack manages an import/export firm that employs many older workers as well as recent university graduates. When analyzing the best ways to motivate his employees, Jack has discovered that the older workers (Baby Boomers) are most motivated by a. a form of gainsharing. b. piece-rate wages. c. a steady rate to promotions. d. higher pay and benefits. e. an intellectually stimulating workplace. 67) Jack manages an import/export firm that employs many older workers as well as recent university graduates. When analyzing the best ways to motivate his employees, Jack has discovered that Generation Y employees are most motivated by a. an ESOP. b. gainsharing. c. recognition from one’s company or boss. d. giving back to the community through work. e. socializing with co-workers.