Motivation impacts performance, attitude, behavior, decision-making, and so much more. That is why it is important for managers to identify what motivates themselves and others.

View the video clip from Office Space showing Peter being interviewed by consultants on what a typical work week looks like.

Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgg9byUy-V4

Then, share your thoughts on the following issues:

Describe employee morale at Initech. How is this affecting productivity?

What type of approach to motivation is Initech taking?

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what employee needs are not being met at Initech?

Would you say that Peter has a high need for achievement? Why or why not?

How does expectancy theory account for Peter's actions (or lack thereof)?

How does having eight different bosses affect Peter's motivation?

What do the consultants recommend to incentivize employees? Do you think this solution would work toward fixing the problem at Initech?