Abigail Reesor Vs. Stonecrest Manufacturing Case Study

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In this case of Abigail Reesor vs. Stonecrest Manufacturing Ltd., Stonecrest is a company with a very high turnover rate and is incapable of appropriately motivating their employees. Abigail's motivation to work was destroyed throughout her one year she worked at Stonecrest. In the beginning before starting her job Abigail's motivation can be related to Expectancy Theory, she believed that if she worked hard enough that she would receive her desired outcome. In this case she took the job hoping that her hard work will ensure that she will get compensated equally and this also relates to instrumentality as she believed her performance will lead to the outcome of making more money. This was the first incident that affected her motivation to work,

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