Expectancy Theory Of Motivation

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Using the Expectancy theory of motivation as the framework for analysis, address the following questions for each case.

  1. What is the employee’s level of motivation? High, medium, low or negative.
  2. What is the employees EI, EII and net preference?
  3. What are all the reasons for the employee having an EI, EII and/or net preference problems?
  4. How would you address the motivational issue for each employee?

You have posted for this week in your module an “Outline of  Expectancy theory.” You should use this outline in your analysis and  discussion.

Case No. 1

The Aide who neglected patient care

Brenda, an aide on the third floor,  has been with the hospital for six years. Her duties are divided into  two areas: Regularly assigned duties which are performed during the  shift and attending to the patients as called upon. The supervisor has  noticed that Brenda spends the first part socializing with other  employees. The last half of the shift, she displays a monumental effort  to complete her assigned duties which she has managed to complete a few  minutes before the end of her shift. The R.N. on duty complains that  Brenda neglects her patient care during the latter part of the shift, as  she has little time for anything besides her assigned duties. Brenda a  supervisor approached her concerning the neglect of patient care. Brenda  responded, ‘I do my job.”

Case No. 2

The R.N. who missed the code

Cindy is a recent graduate of a four  year nursing program at a prestigious private school in New England. She  finished in the top of her class and performed exceptionally well on  the national nursing exam. In her three months at the county hospital,  she has always arrived early to work and stayed an extra ten minutes to  insure that everything is correct for the next shift. Linda, the other  R.N. on the shift, has complained to the supervisor that since Cindy has  been working on the shift, three Maydays have occurred. While Cindy was  in no way responsible for these events, on all three occasions an R.N.  from another nursing station was called in because Cindy could not be  found to help out. The supervisor approached Cindy about the problem.  Cindy responded, “I must have been busy somewhere else and missed the  Mayday call on two occasions. On the third occasion, I heard the call  but assumed that Linda could handle the situation. I’m not really sure  if I could be much help. After all, Linda and the orderlies were working  on the situation.”

Financial Analysis: Financial Figures and Concepts: POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

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Financial Analysis: Financial Figures and Concepts: POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

DUE 02/28/2018

In anticipation of Mary’s request for comparative analysis, it will be useful at this time to do some research. You know that you can obtain the financials of companies within the same sector or Standard Industry Code as Apix Printing (e.g., commercial printing), and that the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Standard Industry 2012 code for Apix Printing is presently 323111. Use the  FINC615 Library Guide – SEC BELOW) to search for two other companies in the same industry as Apix Printing.

When you get to work the next day, you see the following e-mail from Mary:

Here is the list of financial ratios you asked for. I need you to explain the computation of each and compute these for Apix’s results for the financial statements you are using for the PowerPoint presentation.

Also, compare Apix’s 2-year trend results to that of two other firms in the sector. Indicate how each of Apix’s ratios differ,and indicate whether the two other companies’ ratios or Apix’s ratios are indicative of better performance.

Explain the computation for each of the following, and compute each for Apix and two other companies in the same industry as Apix Printing:

· Current ratio

· (Long-term) debt to equity ratio

· Gross margin percentage

· Net profit margin percentage

· Return on equity percentage

Present your findings of the above data in a table. Add a paragraph that summarizes your results, indicating whether investors would find the financial analysis results of Apix competitive as compared to rivals in the sector. Be sure to include both positive and negative trends in your analysis.

USE BELOW GUIDE FROM SEC REPORTS AND OTHER SOURCES

Search for US companies with the highest revenue and Use one of them Make note of the ticker symbol that appears in parentheses to the right of a company’s name. You can use a company’s ticker symbol on the stock market to more easily look up financial information about the company on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website (For example, the ticker symbol for R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company is: RRD)

SEC EDGAR Website Public companies in the United States are required by law to report financial information to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are made available to the public on the SEC’s website, in their Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system (EDGAR).

: https://www.sec.gov/answers/reada10k.htm and then: http://www.marketwatch.com/tools/quotes/lookup.asp

SEC EDGAR website: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html

· The report will open, and you can scroll through it to look for the financial information you need to find.

MORE SOURCES TO USE BELOW

References

Bridges Investment Management. (2005, January 31). January newsletter. Retrieved from http://www.bridgesinv.com/media/Bridges_January_31_05.pdf

NetMBA. (n.d.). Financial ratios. Retrieved from http://www.netmba.com/finance/financial/ratios/

Profit. (n.d.). Retrieved from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary Web site: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profit

The Hofstede Centre. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.geert-hofstede.com/

United States Department of Agriculture. (2013, October 30). International macroeconomic data set. Retrieved from http://www.ers.usda.gov/Data/Macroeconomics/#HistoricalMacroTables

Brigham, E., & Ehrhardt, M. (2008). Financial management (12th ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson.

Spiceland, J., Sepe, J., & Tomassina, L. (2007). Intermediate accounting (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin

Bonds payable issued with collateral are called __________.

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Bonds payable issued with collateral are called __________.

A. debenture bonds

B. serial bonds

C. callable bonds

D. secured bonds

Question-2

On October 1, Indiana Company issued $10,000, 8%, 5-year bonds at 102. What is the adjusting entry on December 31 using the straight-line method?

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A.

Bond Interest Expense 800

Bond Interest Payable 800

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B.

Bond Interest Expense 200

Bond Interest Payable 200

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C.

Bond Interest Expense 190

Premium on Bonds Payable 10

Bond Interest Payable 200

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D.

Bond Interest Expense 210

Premium on Bonds Payable 10

Bond Interest Payable 200

Question-3

The sale and issuance of $400,000, 8% bonds with a market rate of 8% would involving debiting Cash for __________.

A. $432,000

B. $400,000

C. $368,000

D. $ 32,000

Question-4

Casey issued bonds for $20,000 at 8% on June 1. What is the adjusting on December 31?

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A.

Bond Interest Expense 800

Bond Interest Payable 800

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B.

Bond Interest Expense 933

Bond Interest Payable 933

 

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C.

Bond Interest Expense 667

Bond Interest Expense 667

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• D.

Bond interest payable 600

Bond Interest Expense 600

Question-5

The payment of quarterly interest on 12%, $60,000 bonds would be to __________.

A. debit Cash $3,600; credit Bond Interest Expense $3,600

B. debit Bond Interest Expense $7,200; credit Cash $7,200

C. debit Cash $1,800; credit Bond Interest Expense $1,800

D. debit Bond Interest Expense $1,800; credit Cash $1,800

Question-6

A $1,000 bond quoted at 104 would sell for __________.

A. $1,104

B. $1,000

C. $104

D. $1,040

Question-7

On April 1, Braintree Corporation issued 10%, ten-year, $300,000 bonds at face value. Interest dates are April 1 and October 1. The amount of cash paid out for interest during the current calendar year is __________.

A. $0

B. $15,000

C. $30,000

D. $31,000

Question-8

If a bond is issued at a premium, the effective interest rate is most likely __________ the contract interest rate.

A. higher than

B. lower than

C. the same as

D. Answer cannot be determined based on information given.

Question-9

Martin Corporation sells $200,000, 12%, ten-year bonds at face value on January 1. Interest is paid on January 1 and July 1. The entry to record the issuance of the bonds on January 1 is __________.

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A.

Cash 200,000

Bonds Payable 200,000

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B.

Cash 200,000

Interest Payable 24,000

Bonds Payable 176,000

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C.

Cash 176,000

Interest Expense 24,000

Bonds Payable 200,000

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D.

Cash 188,000

Interest Expense 12,000

Bonds Payable 200,000

Question-10

When interest payments are made on a bond issued at face value, the journal entry is __________.

A. debit Bond Interest Expense; credit Cash

B. debit Bonds Payable; credit Cash

C. debit Cash; credit Bonds Payable

D. debit Cash; credit Bond Interest Expense

Question-11

The entry to record the semiannual payment and amortization of the discount using the straight-line method on a 10%, $100,000, five-year bond issued at 97 would be to __________.

A. debit Bond Interest Expense $5,000; credit Cash $5,000

B. debit Bond Interest Expense $5,300; credit Cash $5,000; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $300

C. debit Bond Interest Expense $10,000; credit Cash $10,000

D. debit Bond Interest Expense $13,000; credit Cash $10,000; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $3,000

Question-12

On April 1, Braintree Corporation issued 10%, ten-year, $300,000 bonds at 106. The effective interest rate for these bonds is __________.

A. 10%

B. 9.43%

C. 4.7%

D. 5%

Question-13

A bond is issued for less than its face value. Which of the following statements most likely would explain why?

A. The bond’s contract rate is lower than the market rate at the time of the issue.

B. The bond’s contract rate is the same as the market rate at the time of the issue.

C. The bond’s contract rate is higher than the market rate at the time of the issue.

D. The bond is not secured by specific assets of the corporation.

Question-14

Plaza Corporation issued $350,000 of 8%, ten-year bonds for 98. The entry to record the issuance of the bonds includes a __________.

A. debit to Discount on Bonds Payable for $7,000

B. credit to Bonds Payable for $343,000

C. debit to Bonds Payable for $350,000

D. credit to Cash for $343,000

Question-15

Bonds that are backed solely by the general credit of the corporation issuing them are called __________.

A. callable bonds

B. debenture bonds

C. indenture bonds

D. convertible bonds

Question-16

For a corporation, a premium on bonds results when __________.

A. the contract rate is greater than the market rate

B. the contract rate is less than the market rate

C. the face value is greater than the effective rate

D. none of the above

Question-17

A fund set up so that a bond can be retired at maturity is called a __________.

A. sinking fund

B. bond payable fund

C. stock fund

D. retirement fund

Question-18

A $1,000 bond quoted at 96.5 would sell for __________.

A. $1,000

B. $965

C. $96.50

D. none of the above

Question-19

If bonds are sold between interest payment dates, the amount of cash the issuer receives is __________.

A. more than the market value of the bonds

B. less than the market value of the bonds

C. equal to the market value of the bonds

D. equal to the face value of the bonds

Question-20

On October 1, Indiana Company issued $10,000, 8%, five-year bonds at 98. What is the adjusting entry on December 31 using straight-line method?

A.

Bond Interest Expense

800

Bond Interest Payable

800

B.

Bond Interest Expense

200

Bond Interest Payable

200

C.

Bond Interest Expense

190

Discount on Bonds Payable

10

Bond Interest Payable

200

D.

Bond Interest Expense

210

Discount on Bonds Payable

10

Bond Interest Payable

200

Question-21

Fidelity Furniture’s net income was $25,000. Accounts Receivable decreased by $18,000, Merchandise Inventory increased by $7,000, Accounts Payable increased by $4,000, and Salaries Payable decreased by $3,000. The net cash flow from operating activities using the indirect method is __________.

A. $57,000

B. $43,000

C. $37,000

D. $15,000

Question-22

When preparing the statement of cash flows by the indirect method, if current liabilities increase the difference is __________.

A. added to net income

B. added to investments

C. deducted from net income

D. subtracted from investments

Question-23

When using the indirect method, which of the following would be included in the net cash flows from operating activities section of a cash flow statement?

A. sales of plant, property and equipment

B. making loans and paying out interest

C. payment of interest and expenses

D. issuing bonds and notes

Question-24

The statement of cash flows provides information about all of the following except __________.

A. organizing activities

B. investing activities

C. operating activities

D. financing activities

Question-25

Management has authorized the purchase of a large quantity of inventory for early December. The purchase will have credit terms of 2/10, n/30, and they will authorize payment by the discount date. How will this decision affect the period’s cash flows from operations—indirect method?

A. It will increase this period’s cash flows from operations.

B. It will decrease this period’s cash flows from operations.

C. It will not affect this period’s cash flows from operations.

D. This does not affect cash flows from operations.

Question-26

A statement of cash flows __________.

A. has three main sections: net cash flow from operating, investing, and financing activities

B. may be computed directly or indirectly

C. is a statement used to better understand the financing and investing activities

D. all of the above

Question-27

Big Toy Corporation’s records show a profit of $30,000, depreciation expenses of $10,000, and cash dividends declared and paid of $5,000. The amount of cash used in operating activities using the indirect method is __________.

A. $40,000

B. $30,000

C. $20,000

D. $10,000

Question-28

Using the indirect method for cash flows, depreciation expense is added to net income to determine the __________.

A. cash flow from investing activities

B. cash flow from financing activities

C. cash flow from operating activities

D. cash flow from fixed asset activities

Question-29

Trundle Corporation reported a net income of $40,000, depreciation expenses of $1,000, sales of additional common shares of $25,000, and a decrease in Accounts Payable of $8,000. Net cash flow from operating activities using the indirect method is __________.

A. $41,000

B. $32,000

C. $33,000

D. $58,000

Question-30

When preparing the statement of cash flows by the indirect method, if accumulated depreciation increases the difference is __________.

A. added to net income

B. added to investments

C. deducted from net income

D. not considered in the statement of cash flows using the indirect method

Question-31

Rick Corporation’s Accounts Receivable decreased by $25,000 during the year. What is the adjustment to the cash flow statement when it is prepared by the indirect method?

A. Subtract the decrease from the net income in operating activities.

B. Add the decrease to the net income in operating activities.

C. Add the decrease in the investing activities section.

D. Subtract the decrease in the financing activities.

Question-32

An inflow of cash from investing activities would be __________.

A. the issuance of stock

B. the sale of investment in equity securities

C. interest received on loans

D. the purchase of fixed assets

Question-33

Transactions involving the purchase and sale of fixed assets would be considered __________.

A. buying and selling activities

B. financing activities

C. operating activities

D. investing activities

Question-34

The activity that is probably the most important indicator of financial health is the net cash flow from __________.

A. buying and selling activities

B. financing activities

C. operating activities

D. investing activities

Question-35

When using the direct method to determine the net cash flows from operating activities, major categories would not include __________.

A. cash received from customers

B. cash paid for salaries

C. cash paid for dividends

D. cash paid for inventory

Question-36

Depreciation on factory equipment would be reported in the statement of cash flows prepared by the indirect method in __________.

A. the operating activities section

B. the financing activities section

C. the investing activities section

D. none of the above

Question-37

Operating expenses other than depreciation for the year were $335,000. Prepaid expenses decreased by $7,000. Cash payments for operating expenses to be reported on the cash flow statement using the direct method would be __________.

A. $335,000

B. $342,000

C. $328,000

D. $7,000

Question-38

Operating expenses other than depreciation for the year were $400,000. Accrued expenses payable increased by $35,000. Cash payments for operating expenses to be reported on the cash flow statement using the direct method would be __________.

A. $400,000

B. $435,000

C. $365,000

D. $35,000

Question-39

A statement of cash flows is helpful in __________.

A. evaluating cash flows

B. comparing cash flows

C. predicting future cash flows

D. all of the above

Question-40

A cash outflow from a financing activity would be __________.

A. paying cash dividends

B. buying debt and equity securities

C. paying interest on notes payable

D. making payments for additional inventory

Primary Business Research Phenomenon

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To prepare for this Assignment, review the Small-Scale Qualitative Research Project: Interview Guide Template, provided in this week’s Required Readings, and consider what type of research questions to ask. Keep in mind that your research question (Level 2) for this Assignment should be one that can be answered, at least in part, by the Level 1 questions asked in each interview. Questions that provoke a yes/no response are not permitted in a Doctoral Study interview guide.

attached is my topic for my small scale project.

Sample Interview Protocol

Interview Protocol
Specific Business Problem

Succinctly provide a specific business for a qualitative DBA study. See the Qualitative Alignment PowerPoint (slide 4) and the DBA Doctoral Study Rubric and Handbook (particularly the DBA Handbook)
Research Question

Succinctly provide a research question for a qualitative DBA study. See the Qualitative Alignment PowerPoint (slide 4) and the DBA Doctoral Study Rubric and Handbook (particularly the DBA Handbook)

Make certain that the research question aligns with the specific business problem and the interview questions below align with the research question.
Participant Criteria

Succinctly identify the participant criteria for the interview. Ensure that the interview participant criterial aligns with the research question.
What you will do

This column contains what the researcher will be doing in addition to asking the interview questions.

 What you will say—script

This column contains what you will say to the participant as you proceed through the interview. Note—that one will add probing questions as appropriate.
Introduce the interview and set the stage—often over a meal or coffee Script XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Reminders that you should do during the interview.

 

· Watch for nonverbal cues

· Paraphrase as needed

· Ask follow-up probing questions to get more in-depth data.

· Remember that qualitative researchers need deep and rich data. A one sentence short answer to the interview question may provide superficial data at best.

· Again, probe, probe, probe. Metaphorically dig deep for rich data.

 1. Interview question

Note: Qualitative research interview questions must be open-ended. One cannot use yes or no answerable questions.
  2. Interview question

Note: Qualitative research interview questions cannot be double barrel questions using an and/or. Questions One must ask two separate questions for questions that one would have preferred to use an and/or.
  3. Interview question

Note: DBA students must use applied business questions on how the business leader solved the business problem. One cannot ask theoretical PhD type questions (No why questions or what do you think should occur type questions). Please see the Qualitative Alignment PowerPoint for example questions.
  4. Interview question

Note: For qualitative interviews, one should use semistructured, non-structured, semiformal, non-formal, phenomenological long interviews, etc. One should never use structured questions (i.e., typical job interview type question) to obtain deep and rich data in a qualitative interview.
  5. Interview question

Note: The desired outcome of the interview (and follow-up member checking interview) is to obtain deep and rich data.
  6. Interview question

Note: Probing questions that follow up on a participant’s verbal or nonverbal response will help one obtain data beyond the superficial (press release type) response.
  7. Interview question

Note: Delete the notes placed in this column to help write qualitative interview questions. After the initial script above, this column should only have one’s interview questions.
  8. Interview question

The last interview question should be a wrap up question such as: What additional experiences have you had…(related to solving the business problem)?
Wrap up interview thanking participant Script XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Schedule follow-up member checking interview Script XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

 

 

 

Students have permission to use and revise as needed. Students may use the text directions highlighted in yellow and the reminders in the left column edited as needed. Gene E. Fusch, Ph.D.