Utah Symphony and Utah Opera: a Merger Proposal
A1. Bill Bailey-The candidate appropriately illustrates, with sufficient support, how Bill Bailey, chairman of the board of the Utah Opera Organization, might use 1 theory of motivation to oppose or support the merger.
Bill Bailey will support the merger by using the Equity Theory. Bill will be dealing with two different entities who value what they represent. The two entities are both considered forms of art but are distinct. In order for the two entities to come together they will each need to feel valued and know that their value will not decrease.
The equity theory discusses six different aspects of motivating employees. First, managers need to understand the employee’s perceptions of the idea. The Utah Symphony and The Utah Opera are struggling as separate entities. The arts are trying to save both by merging the two together. Both are very strong in their beliefs that they can function on their own and that if they merge they will lose their individuality. I also believe they believe that one or the other will have more power over the other. (Kreitner, 2009, Organizational Behavior.)
Bill will need to discuss the merge idea with both parties. He will need to understand their perception of the merger and listen to why they think it would be fair or unfair for both parties. The equity theory states that it is the employee’s view of the situation that matters when trying to motivate a group.
The second aspect is that the voice of the employees should matter when decisions are being made that affect them. Bill should allow the employees to voice their opinion and take into account what their concerns or ideas are. The decision will untimely affect both parties. It will be crucial to have bought in from the majority of both parties in order for the merge to be successful. (Kreitner, 2009, Organizational Behavior.)
The third aspect is employees should have the opportunity to appeal the decision when it affects their welfare. When
Bill Bailey will support the merger by using the Equity Theory. Bill will be dealing with two different entities who value what they represent. The two entities are both considered forms of art but are distinct. In order for the two entities to come together they will each need to feel valued and know that their value will not decrease.
The equity theory discusses six different aspects of motivating employees. First, managers need to understand the employee’s perceptions of the idea. The Utah Symphony and The Utah Opera are struggling as separate entities. The arts are trying to save both by merging the two together. Both are very strong in their beliefs that they can function on their own and that if they merge they will lose their individuality. I also believe they believe that one or the other will have more power over the other. (Kreitner, 2009, Organizational Behavior.)
Bill will need to discuss the merge idea with both parties. He will need to understand their perception of the merger and listen to why they think it would be fair or unfair for both parties. The equity theory states that it is the employee’s view of the situation that matters when trying to motivate a group.
The second aspect is that the voice of the employees should matter when decisions are being made that affect them. Bill should allow the employees to voice their opinion and take into account what their concerns or ideas are. The decision will untimely affect both parties. It will be crucial to have bought in from the majority of both parties in order for the merge to be successful. (Kreitner, 2009, Organizational Behavior.)
The third aspect is employees should have the opportunity to appeal the decision when it affects their welfare. When