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ooking for flexibility. Professionals want job chall---- are motivated by the work itself. Contingent workers want t permanent or to receive skills training. Recognition program for work done can be used to motivate low-skilled, minimum Chapter 17 Open-book management is when financial statements (t employees who have been taught what they mean. Emplo consist of personal attention, approval, and appreciation fo performance programs are variable compensation plans t basis of some performance measure. Pearson MyLab Management Go to mymanagementlab.com to complete the problem this icon REVIEW AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 17-1. What is motivation? Explain the three key elements 17-5. Briefly explain equity theory and what happens if there are iniquities at work. of motivation. 17-2. Describe each of the four early theories of 17-6. What do you understand by the term open-book management? Is it effective? motivation. 17-3. How do goal-setting, reinforcement, and equity 17-7. Identify examples of pay-for-performance programs used by some organizations. theories explain employee motivation? 17-8. Can an individual be too motivated? Discuss. 1 2do1 61 17-4. What are the different job design approaches to motivation? inbel ol ban along ailizage hog scould to nuzing