ASSIGNMENTS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Running head: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Organizational Behavior
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Annotated Bibliography
Article 1- Lee, J.M. and Hanna, S.D., 2015. Savings goals and saving behavior from a
perspective of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning,
26(2).
From the respective article, it can be analyzed that there is a strong relationship
between the saving goals and behavior from the perspective of the Maslow’s Hierarchy
Theory. The main aspect which have been analyzed in the respective theory is the emphasis
on the various kinds of things which people need which comprises of the biological needs to
the self-actualization needs that play a vital role in motivating the individuals in a systematic
manner. For instance- In the present scenario of the business environment at Google, the
employees prefer the safe working conditions as there are different deficiency of the needs
that affect their morale which leads to demotivation in the morale of the different employees
which is being provided and the work productivity has increased to greater heights. In such
scenario, as per the respective theory, it can be seen that the different needs to be met as the
job security and secured compensation are the key trends which should be suitable for
making the employees happy. In conclusion, it can be inferred that Maslow’s Hierarchy
Theory includes the different needs which will be suitable for the growth of the company and
it enhances the effectiveness of employees. It can be recommended that there can be
inclusion of proper safety, salary related requirements need to be met for the employees
which can be suitable for the growth of employees in the stressed working conditions.
Article 2- Alshmemri, M., Shahwan-Akl, L. and Maude, P., 2017. Herzberg’s two-
factor theory. Life Science Journal, 14(5), pp.12-16.
In the respective article, the main aspect which has been analyzed is relating to the
understanding of the Two-Factor Theory of Herzberg. As mentioned, the respective theory

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mainly deals with the intrinsic motivational aspects along with satisfaction which can be
gained by the different employees working in the company. While performing a job, the
different employees need to be motivated as it will be making their tasks more effective
which will be reducing the job dissatisfaction. For instance- In Google, both Sundar Pichai
provides both motivation and hygiene related factors which has been suitable in improving
the working conditions. As per the Herzberg’s Theory, there are two major factors such as
hygiene and motivation wherein both are considered to be equally essential as Herzberg
wanted to create a job opportunity for employees for performing suitably and evaluating their
work effectively. It can be concluded that the extrinsic and intrinsic motivational factors play
a vital role in managing the different employees suitably which enhances their growth
prospects and it will be making the work more effective. However, in many scenarios, the
working conditions in which the different individuals perform the task are not effective, in
such scenario, the intrinsic motivation and job satisfaction are the two major elements which
will be suitable for the benefits of the company to become more evaluative and productive.
Article 3- De Simone, S., 2015. Expectancy Value Theory: Motivating Health Care
Workers. American International Journal of Contemporary Research, 5(2), pp.19-23.
In the respective article, the main focus has been given on the Vroom’s Expectancy
Theory in which it assumed behavior results from the different conscious choices among the
different kinds of alternatives as the main purpose is to maximize the pleasure as well as
minimizing the pain. As per Vroom, it can be seen that the performance of employees is
being based on the different individual related factors which includes personality, knowledge,
experience, abilities along with skills. For instance- In Google, the CEO of the company
tries to provide the values to the workers and they achieve the greater heights suitably.
Vroom has realized the fact that the effectiveness and accuracy of motivating employees is
based on expectancy, valence and instrumentality. In such scenario, the instrumentality is the