Introduction
Unit 6 turns our attention to the challenges of separating and retaining employees. We will begin by completing an exercise to determine which job characteristics are important to you. Next, we will explore how to establish a pay structure in organizations. Finally, we will apply the chapter content through two case studies.
Directions
Review the Self-Assessment exercise (Chapter 11). Summarize your findings in your own words. Review the following cases: Thinking Ethically – What are the ethical boundaries of tracking employee activities? (Chapter 11) What conditions share perceptions of pay fairness? (Chapter 12) Address the case questions for each case.
Self-Assessment Exercises
Which Job Characteristics Are Important to You? (pp. 362-363)
Complete the exercise, interpret your scores, and summarize your findings.
Case Studies
Thinking Ethically: How Can Firing be done Ethically from a Distance? (p. 360)
Review the case and address the two corresponding questions.
Thinking Ethically: What Conditions Shape Perceptions of Pay Fairness? (p. 393)
Review the case and address the two corresponding questions.
Application: Find a current salary for a chief executive officer (CEO) in any industry and discuss whether you believe the salary is perceived as fair to their employees and individuals across other industries. How does the CEO’s salary compare to the median salary pay among the company employees?