ORGS 2100

Individual Assignment
Posted: 8am, Monday, September 24, 2018
Due: 8am, Monday, October 1, 2018

In this individual assignment, you are required to analyze the mini-case entitled Highrise
Pictures using concepts from Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 7 of the Colquitt textbook (3rd ed.). The case
chronicles the job satisfaction, motivation, and performance of employees at Highrise Pictures,
and Charlie Palmer in particular. Your assignment is to read the article and answer the following
three questions:

Q1: Describe Charlie Palmer’s job satisfaction and motivation at Highrise

Pictures. Use two theories of job satisfaction and two theories of motivation
to explain his satisfaction and motivation? Use examples from the case to
support your arguments.

 Worth 40 points toward assignment grade

 Maximum 400 words

Q2: Describe and evaluate Charlie Palmer’s job performance and commitment at
Highrise Pictures. Use examples from the case to support your arguments.

 Worth 30 points toward assignment grade

 Maximum 300 words

Q3: How can James Hatch help improve Charlie Palmer’s job performance and
commitment? Use theories of motivation and job satisfaction to describe
how James Hatch can help improve Charlie Palmer’s performance and
commitment. Use examples of the case to support your arguments.

 Worth 20 points toward assignment grade

 Maximum 200 words

Instructions

 Read the mini-case entitled Highrise Pictures (see access instructions below).
 Answer the above questions within the allotted word limit.
 Use concepts from relevant chapters of the Colquitt text (3rd ed.).
 Use examples from the mini-case to support your arguments.
 Although essay format is not required, your grade will reflect your ability to effectively
communicate using proper grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and citations.
 Quality of writing is worth 10% of overall assignment mark.
 Include a title page with your name and student number.
 The assignment is to be completed in word (no hardcopies required)
 The assignment must be submitted to turnitin.com by 8am on Monday, October 1st.
To Access the Mini-Case – Highrise Pictures

Go to the Ivey Publishing website at www.iveycases.com

1. Log in to your existing account or click "Register" to create a new account and follow the
prompts to complete the registration. If registering, choose the "Student User" role.

2. Click on this link or copy into your browser:

https://www.iveycases.com/Coursepackview.aspx?id=20358

3. Click on the "Download" link to open, download, or save the file.

IMPORTANT: Access to downloadable files will expire 30 days from the order date, so be sure to save a
copy on your computer. The downloadable file is a PDF document that can be opened using Adobe
Reader.

This material is for your personal use only and is not to be shared or distributed in any form.

Contact Tammy (ttam@schulich.yorku.ca) directly or contact Ivey Publishing during business hours if you
have problem accessing it.

Ivey Publishing
Ivey Business School
Western University
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