Bill Bailey, Chairman of the Board of the Utah Opera, could use Adam’s Equity Theory of Motivation in order to convince those involved in the opera to support the merger. Adam’s Equity Theory of Motivation states “how an individual’s motivation to behave in a certain way is fueled by feelings of inequity or a lack of justice.” (Kreitner & Kiniki, 2010). It would be important for Bailey to have a full understanding of distributive and procedural justice. Distributive justice refers to the fairness
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along with the Chattanooga Symphony and the Chattanooga Opera in 1985, resulted in either the companies remaining intact for a period of time or in them separating due to different ideologies and methodologies. The two significant characters are Anne Ewers, who was asked to consider the position of CEO of the combined opera and symphony companies, and Keith Lockhart who is the very respected, long-time, music director and conductor of the Utah Symphony Orchestra. Both were invited to lead the merger
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A. Create an analysis document in which you do the following: A1. Illustrate how Bill Bailey, chairman of the board of the Utah Opera Organization, might use one theory of motivation to oppose or support the merger. Mr. Bill Baily is the chairman of the board of the Utah Opera Organization. It appears to me that he is in favor of this merger though he is approaching it with a sense of caution. Although the UOC seems financially stable at the present time, the financial stability could erode
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Section A1. UTAH SYMPHONY FINANCIAL STRENGTHS 1. Performance Revenues: The USO is projecting an increase in performance revenues in the amount of $679,795. 00. By bringing in more money from ticket sales, the USO will help mitigate some of the damage done by the weakened economy. To reach this increase the USO increased their concert schedule and will likely need to modestly raise ticket prices. 2. Contributions: Fundraising was very strong for the USO. An increase of $619,772 in contributions
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A.1 I believe Bill Bailey would best served to use the two-factor theory of motivation in order to support the merger between the Utah Symphony and the Utah Opera. The two-factor theory distinguishes between motivators and hygiene factors. Under this theory, motivators are considered to be challenging work, recognition, and responsibility which provide positive satisfaction within the job itself. Hygiene factors are status, job security, salary, fringe benefits, and working conditions. Hygiene
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desire to spend time doing social activities and forming social relationships. Mr. Bailey can utilize the McClelland Need Theory in the following ways: · Need for Achievement – Mr. Bailey can convince Anne Ewers that the merger can benefit her both personally and professionally. Ewers had already achieved great success at the Opera and she can showcase these achievements by utilizing her talents with fundraising and helping to increase the annual budget. Mr. Bailey can help the staff gain
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Create a document to help Anne Ewers think through issues that may result from the merger process. A1. Bill Bailey Illustrate how Bill Bailey, might use one theory of motivation to support or oppose the merger. Background: There are two perspectives when talking about theories of motivation; Content Theories and Process Theories. These two theories can complement each other instead of compete as alternatives. Content theories deal with “the what” of motivation. They try to explain the forces which
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tactics to gain support for the proposed merger. For members and supporters of the Utah Opera, the lack of support of the merger is rooted in the organization’s current good standing. The Utah Opera is financially stable, and is growing thanks to Ewers efforts leading the organization. With this in mind, the people are skeptic of taking the risk of jeopardizing their good standing, and also their identity in the arts. To address the concerns related to the Utah Opera’s financial stability, and what
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Utah Symphony and Utah Opera- A merger proposal Course instructor: Course: Name: Utah Symphony and Utah Opera- A merger proposal A Before the merger, Utah Symphony managed numerous budgetary issues. A significant budgetary shortcoming with the symphony is its powerlessness to arrange the compensations of the workers. The greater part of the symphony's representatives are under contact that abandons them with the money related load of needing to pay rates paying little heed to the ticket deals
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Organizational Issues – The issues with organizational structure are of utmost importance especially with Lockhardt reporting to Ewers. A probable solution to this is a relatively flat structure of the organization with both Ewers and Lockhardt at the same hierarchical level and reporting to the board directly. This will resolve the issue of lockhardt reporting to Ewers and going back to her for her approval on every decision he is making. Not only this will allow them to work independently but in
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