Mike Boyle is the co-owner and manager of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, a gym based in Woburn, Massachusetts. Mike's vision for his gym ishe wants everyone to see the gym simply as a place they go each day to help people. Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning employs a number of people performing in multiple roles. Mike himself, along with his co-founder, also work as personal trainers in addition to managing the gym. Mike understands that the fitness industry is characterized by high turnover. Consequently, he focuses on trying to motivate his staff to both grow and develop as fitness professionals while also seeing his gym as a place they want to stay.
1. Can you relate Mike Boyle's views on employee motivation to the need theories discussed in this class? If so, how?
2. How does expectancy theory explain Ana's view of her work at Mike Boyle's Strength & Conditioning?
3. Marco speaks about the pride he takes in both his work and the gym. Describe how his pride can be explained by any of the need perspectives on motivation.
4. How do Bob's ideas about training and learning relate to employee motivation?