Mini Case: The Promotion

Discussion Questions

$$ Despite the fact that he was underemployed, Fred seemed to

enjoy his job at first. What conditions contributed to Fred$$s job

satisfaction when he was first hired?

$$ Explain why Fred$$s workplace behaviour changed

so dramatically.

$$ What could have prevented the behavioural change?

$$ Is this a process or an outcome related issue? Explain your

answer.

$$ What could a manager do now, after these events occurred,

to improve Fred$$s job satisfaction?