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1.According to McGregor and Doshi, "there are two types of performance," namely tactical performance and adaptive performance. Do you think the elements of a high-performance work system should be modified depending on which type of performance the company needs? Explain.

2.Whitehurst's article discusses "managing performance when it's hard to measure." Do you think a more flexible approach to performance reviews that do not evaluate/appraise performance based on scores or ratings is a good idea? Explain.

3.In 2018, a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader sued the team because of pay (you can view the story at https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2018/06/13/former-cowboys-dallas-cheerleader-suing-team-pay/). Chapter 11 discusses organizational fairness and Davey's article discusses "how to earn a reputation as a fair manager." Considering the principles of justice, do you think this organization treats its employees (i.e., the cheerleaders) fairly? Explain.

4.In the article "What matters more to your workforce than money," Chamberlain revealed that the top predictor of workplace satisfaction is not pay, although, for a number of reasons, pay should not be disregarded. In 2020, a dissatisfied Amazon engineer quit (you can view the story at https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/04/amazon-engineer-resigns-over-companys-treatment-of-workers.html). What would you identify as his main cause of dissatisfaction? Explain.

5.Any additional comments. Based on these chapters and their associated additional readings, here you have the autonomy to raise any points you may have made in a face to face class (e.g., something that resonated with you because you experienced it, something that resonated with you because you read/heard a news story, something you wholeheartedly agree with and why something you disagree with and why, etc.).