Content theories of motivation focus in large part on the needs that influence employee motivation. This activity is important because needs impact the direction, intensity, and persistence of employee efforts at work. The goal of this exercise is for you to understand the defining characteristics of, as well as the distinctions among, five content theories of motivation. First, hover over each characteristic to read descriptions of the various content theories of motivation. Then, write each characteristic to match the content theory that best fits the description of that characteristic.
Dominant First Learned Predictable Experience Emerging
Contrasting Intrinsic Display Factors
McGregor's Theory X & Theory
Maslow's Need Hierarchy
Acquired Needs Theory
Self- Determination Theory
Herzberg's Motivator- Hygiene Theory

Daniel owns 100 shares of abc corporation's common stock. abc uses the fair value option, and recent declines in the firm's credit rating have caused the value of the firm's outstanding bonds payable to drop by 10%. daniel feels this is good news, but he wants to know what you think about the situation. which of the following represents your best response? a : "this situation may be positive for you in that the change in abc's credit standing indicates that the value of the firm's assets is likely increasing. however, the drop in bond value may negate any positive effects on your bottom line, because it means your claim on the firm's assets is simultaneously decreasing." b : "actually, this is bad news all around. the drop in the value of abc's bonds payable means shareholders' claims on the firm's assets have decreased. moreover, abc's declining credit rating means that the firm's assets are probably also dropping in value, thus magnifying your losses even more." c : "on the surface, this seems like good news because it means your claim on the firm's assets has increased. however, the drop in creditworthiness may also indicate that abc's assets are declining in value, thus offsetting any gains associated with the drop in bonds payable." d : "you're right! this is good news because it means that abc's debtholders have a decreased claim on the firm's assets. as a result, the firm's existing shareholders"like you"have seen their claim on the firm's assets increase."

Suppose that in an economy the structural unemployment rate is 2.2 percent, the natural unemployment rate is 5.3 percent, and the cyclical unemployment rate is 2 percent. the frictional unemployment rate is percent and the actual unemployment rate (in this economy) is percent.

Discuss ways that oracle could provide client customers with the ability to form better relationships with customers.