Question #$1$ at the end of the case study asks how Nucor$$s policies and practices reflect different motivational theories $($bottom of page $233).$

In the following chart, the left$-$hand column represents a policy or practice adopted by Nucor. Indicate in the right$-$hand column the correct motivational theory underlying each practice and explain your choice. A particular practice may represent more than one theory. Feel free to add any additional examples you can find. Please explain your answers. Use the following format for your answers: you may use practice $1($no layoffs$)$ as your $1$st example.

POLICY $/$PRACTICE

MOTIVATIONAL THEORY $($EXPLAIN$)$

No layoffs when business slows

Herzberg; found that factors causing the most dissatisfaction were extrinsic, such as safety and job security. Satisfiers can assume more prominence if Dissatisfiers can be eliminated.

Maslow; hierarchy of needs can also be applied to this practice. A policy against layoffs is motivating to employees on the safety and security level. This level must be satisfied before employees will look for self$-$fulfillment through their job

Linking compensation to collective performance

Employees empowered to make decisions and act with autonomy

Creation of a family environment

Putting employee names on the annual report

CEO flies in Coach

No preferred parking for senior management

CEO salary relative to average worker

Tracking performance of the mill weekly

Plant managers incentives based on overall return on equity

CEO having personal relationship with

all$/$most employees