Hiring Decisions: Motivation vs. Ability

Your company promoted you to a management position in the new research facility in India.Surprisingly you have adjusted to the new culture, language and navigating the city since you have never lived outside the country. You arrive to work early to get a jump start of your day and noticed on the payroll report there are a few employees who have taken an occasional three-day weekend; however, none of the employees have taken a full week off.You know from previous management training classes overworked employees are more prone to stress related health issues and less safe at work plus you have to think about the company's bottom-line. You want your employees to take more time off work to enjoy time with friends and family but how? Please respond to the following questions.

• Which motivation theory(s) do you think would help communicate the importance of vacation time to your employees?
• How would you convince your employees taking time off work is more beneficial for them and the company?