Motivation Case Study

I found both case studies to be very interesting. In the Two men and a Lot of Trucks case hire, I could identify the expectancy theory and Maslows needs hierarchy theory. The text states that bloody shame Ellen quit her well-paying job with benefits to educate her business. What started as a part-time gig working from her dining room table quickly became a successful franchise operation. Mary Ellens weighty work and dedication paid off as there are currently 152 franchise locations.Maslows needs hierarchy theory can similarly been found in this case study through Mary Ellens devotion to providing superior customer service and using her prior work experience. Mary Ellen was able to create high-performing teams by establishing Stick Men University. Offering this level of training has effectively helped Two Men grow. As Sheets says, I want them to be successful as fast as they can. (Jones, 2007) In the Siemens case study I could identify both the expectancy theory and the job enri chment theory. The study stated that Kleinfeld wanted employees to work more flexible hours and on weekends.With everyones job on the line, Kleinfeld put in the extra effort to motivate workers. He made himself available around the clock and it paid off. Even though Kleinfeld relies on the support of the management board he seems to have the freedom to do his job his way. He has held 10 positions at bottom Siemens which has allowed him to explore every corner of the far-flung Siemens empire. I believe that Kleinfeld used the participative approach to creating high-performing teams within Siemens as he was involved with most aspects of this companys growth. (Jones, 2007)