Unit 3 Case Study
Columbia Southern University
PUA 5303 Organizational Theory
Unit 3 Case Study
Introduction
Obtaining the most out of the work colleagues is a crucial management role. Influential
leaders can motivate those they work with to work in a particular, goal-directed manner. The
term motivation in management refers to strengthening, directing, and supporting employees’
efforts (Western, 2019). Therefore, this paper aims to discuss the following components: first,
develop a brief motivation profile for each staff member. Second, correlate motivational theories
to this real-world scenario. Further to this, summarize leadership policies connected with such
features as work-life phases, anticipated reactions to rewards and punishments, and the degree to
which supporters feel they suitable the perfect motivation mold of public sector employees and
finally reflect how not being mindful of appropriate leadership policies can be risky to
organizations.
Melanie has been within the organization for close to 10 years and enjoys her job;
therefore, she would make a great trainer for new employees such as Tom. It would be
significant to arrange for a proper mentorship program or develop new employee training
workshops. This prevents her from using much of her day surfing social media sites. Employ
training, seminars, or refresher courses to motivate Melanie and expose her to updated methods
or thoughts. This is to minimize the complaints that she does not have any person to “admire”
within the business. Increase her responsibilities. This is to minimize the monotony that leads to
a lack of a need to improve herself. Patrick is a senior employee who is one year before his
retirement. As the team leader, it is essential to notice a difference in handling senior employees
and team members. First of all, it is essential to try not to make assumptions on whatever basis.
Secondly, have it in mind that there is much difference, especially amid Melanie and Tom and