Personality, Motivation and Managing Staff Personality, Motivation

Personality, Motivation and Managing Staff

Personality, Motivation Managing Staff

The purpose of this report is to demonstrate the ability to form an accurate understanding of people and to apply theory appropriately. To do this, I have studied English Character is Dylan Harper played by Justin Timberlake, in the movie Friends with Benefits. This report seeks to apply course theory, and develop actions (the actions can be initiated by others, managers, work colleagues, family members and/or by the characters themselves). In effect, this report has used the movie Friends with Benefits as an enriched case study that allows viewers to explore the complexity and subtlety of workplace behavior and, crucially, the critical application of course theory. This report is enthralling to read because it is based on a character whose behavior is richly depicted and open to multiple interpretations. Ultimately, this report analyzes Dylan Harper using course ideas and materials. The analysis will be essential in determining form of managerial actions relevant in improving the Dylan Harper's level of motivation (Wojtkowski, 2009).

This report has been structured on the ordinary life formula of Dylan Harper based on the concept of mutual relationship between two friends. These friends engage naughty activities when they are in the appropriate mood and in private. Indeed, they are not committed to their relationship. As the movies proceeds, Dylan Harper ends up loving Jamie. However, these feelings towards Jamie remain silent until when he introduces her to his parents. For the first time, they become intimate despite not being emotional previously. When Dylan Harper' sister (Annie) finds out about his brother's relationship, he is shocked. According to Annie, Dylan Harper should proceed and marry Jamie. On the other hand, Dylan Harper argues, "it is not right to be with Jamie that way because she is too fucked up." This statement did not please Jamie who happened to have overheard the conversation between Dylan Harper and his sister. As the movie winds up, Jamie and Dylan Harper reconcile and they start dating. It ends as the tow characters enter into a relationship as a couple (Latham, 2007).

Section One

(b) Dylan Harper played by Justin Timberlake

I have chosen to study Dylan Harper played by Justin Timberlake. I made this choice because Dylan Harper gives the movie a natural lead and movie development. I have used this enriched character to explore the complexity and subtlety of workplace behavior and, crucially, the critical application of course theory. I have chosen this character because his behavior is richly depicted and open to multiple interpretations. Through the analysis of Dylan Harper, it will be possible to establish the motivation required based on the character exhibited (Davies & Hertig, 2008). Harper is a lively and fresh character taking a romantic role with real surprises. As a viewer of this film, he has demonstrated the usual way of playing romance. As the movies progress, the underlying motivation of Harper is revealed, which pushes him to enter into a relationship with Jamie. From the onset of the movie, this character has been taking a lead until the end where he becomes emotional. This character has his cliches and cannot evade conventions. However, watching him is surprising and at times, he is a fun and touching character to watch. This character inhibits an upbeat heart rate and is memorable. In fact, I can recall most of his actions (Murray, Poole & Jones, 2006).

Obviously, Harper has enjoyed enormous benefits by taking a leading performance. He has exuded a gorgeous allure and easily delivered a sharp personality that displays natural comedy. This is common given his record of accomplishment. Critics believing that Timberlake is incapable of acting should go back to the drawing board; they should acknowledge that he is capable of delivering certain parts. For example, he has revealed himself as a perfect comedian evident in his confident jokes and ability to fire banters. In this movie, he has been delicate in displaying a wide range of dramatic parts. Without the charming character of Dylan, this movie would have diminished (Robbins, 2009).

C. Dylan Harper's personality

The movie Friends with Benefits enjoys high pitch and perfect performance from Harper, the lead actor. This character has delivered a sharp personality and exhibits a gorgeous allure that displays a natural comedian. His record of accomplishment supports this. Timberlake is a high-end performing character perfect at delivering certain parts exceedingly well. Harper is a confident joker delicately displaying a wide range of dramatic scenes in an array of settings. He is a heartbreaking and charming character as an emotionally challenged individual, who has fallen in love (Herzog, (2011).

Additionally, Dylan is a threat and shines thus stealing the entire show at any given moment. He is the most significant character giving a poignant and brilliant performance. This character delicately displays a balance between outrageous instances, clarity and confusion moments. Throughout his performance, he engages the viewer compelling the viewer to want to hug him on the claims that he is just acting. This real life emotionally character has succeeded in elevating the score of the viewer. Through his emotions, he finds a way to romantic scenes, not as a plot strategy or a comedian but rather a remarkably meaningful way. This is vital for the development of character. Timberlake has portrayed himself as a delicate character blending as an emotionally challenged character who has fallen in love. He has brought out the charm in the movie, which would not have been achieved by any other character (Latham, 2007).

(d) Dylan Harper's motivation

Price (2007) is of the belief that Dylan has a deficiency, which is activating his behavior. His motivations are stemming from within himself while part of it is stimulated by external variables such as beauty. These factors motivate him to pursue intimacy as a form of fulfilling his sexual desires. This is the motivation behind his behavior; his behavior is not pleasing other people including his family members. He is mainly driven by sexual drives motivating him because it is necessary for his survival. His sexual desire is deeply rooted to his brain. Murray, Murray, Poole and Jones, (2006) found that this is natural for all human beings based on the fact that hormonal secretions move across blood stream to the human brain stimulating sexual desires. The hormonal foundation of Dylan's sexual drives is biologically referred to as testosterone.

Dylan is sexually aggressive because he has more testosterone than his sexual partner Jamie does. For this reason, he spends most of time having sexual fantasies, thinking about sex, fantasizing about varieties of sex and seeking sex. This has made him forsake significant things for sexual fulfillment, develop permissive sexual attitudes, and raise complaints about his partner's low sexual drive. This is a perfect example of extrinsic stimuli and rewards. This has forced Dylan to promise Jamie that he will treat her if she performs as required. From this treatment, Dylan is motivated to perform consistent tricks even after removing the treat from the process (Murray, Poole & Jones, 2006).

Klobas and Jackson (2008) discovered that incentive theory is evident in this case. This is where Dylan presents a number of tangible rewards with the primary purpose of developing a repetitive pattern of sexual activities with his partner. He does this by associating his behavior with positive meaning. According to researchers, significant results are attained if the person receives immediate results. On the other hand, delays in giving rewards are likely to decrease the rate of impact. Dylan has combined his rewards and sexual actions thus making his sexual actions to progress into a habit. His motivation stems from two main sources: other people and himself. The two are commonly known as extrinsic and intrinsic motivation.

From Maslow's perspective, a reinforcer stimulates Dylan by increasing the frequency or magnitude of future response and performance. Maslow argues that this movie is based on the cognitive approach. Conversely, high chances of increased future sexual activities demonstrate positive reinforcement. A contingent of external and internal reinforcing stimulus reinforces his sexual drive. Poor response is likely to result in negative reinforcement. Changes in stimulating factors occur due to alterations in magnitude and presentation of positive drives. In this regard, Dylan is motivated by external factors hence the theory of distinguishing between extrinsic and intrinsic drivers are irrelevant (Hoffmann, 2007).

(e) The managerial actions that would:

(i) Increase Dylan Harper's level of motivation and,

We may emphasize a lot about this movie, but Dylan would gain motivation through different aspects and different persons. This fact makes a necessity of identifying these aspects and applying them with every partner with immediate effect. The most effective mechanism of finding out about these aspects is by implementing appraisal for Dylan. If Dylan can be easily supervised and controlled, it becomes also easy to find out on his motivation: the appraisal process will not be a necessity. In case, family members cannot supervise and control Dylan, it is effective for the duty to be delegated to supervisors and assistants for identification of the issues of motivation (Wojtkowski, 2009).

Latham (2007) believes that for Dylan to be motivated, he needs an appropriate approach to be implemented (this might depend on whether Dylan wants non-financial incentives or financial incentives). This will rely heavily on Dylan's aspects of motivation, his sex partner, and resources. In the end, he will not be able to account for the salary increase and bonuses, which translates to non-financial incentives being implemented. Poor wage and salary might be a factor leading to dissatisfaction of Dylan within the sexual context. This case proves difficult for non-financial incentives to be effective in the course of motivating an individual. The need of balancing the two arises.

Financial incentives

According to Hoffmann (2007), using financial rewards to increase motivation is a popular method being used by Dylan depending on the level of output of the present sexual partner. For the partner who takes part in sexual relationships, a recommendable method would be paying them for each performance popularly known as the piece rate system. This will make them have the urge to produce more so that they also increase their pay. However, Dylan should ensure that their quality control is functioning in areas where his sexual desires. A payment commission scheme would not be a bad idea in case Dylan is involved in using personal resources.

Klobas and Jackson (2008) argued that Dylan might have opted for fringe benefits in place of increase in salaries and wages, which include private health, loans of free interests from the organization and organization cars. The above-mentioned benefits are considered to have high value as compared to wage increase. This also is perceived to be less expensive. Offer of shares from the profits of the company is another incentive that can be affected (for example, 5% being divided among the employees of the organization). This method will motivate the teams working in the organization but might be rewarding people for other's efforts. It may be concluded that profit sharing is not an efficient method of instilling motivation to all employees. Profit sharing might only be effective to organizations that have very few employees. Evidently, they will be aware that their effort will result in a difference exhibited by the increase in profits of the business.

In some cases, the staff might only have the motivation and focus of the task being achieved quickly without regarding to the quality represented in the outcome product. As for this case, the organization will have to implement bonus pay that relate to quality, which have a say in their final salary. The salary will also be reviewed two times in a year. This will reflect the value they represent in the business and the level in which they complete their duty and records for their personal sale. This is a form of motivation to the employee. They will be undertaking their duties to a higher standard and has the desire of excelling further in the future to make an increase in their salary. This is also accompanied with the joy of achievement (Kusluvan, 2010).

Non-financial incentives: There may exist a feeling that money is not an effective aspect of motivation in a business even though it has some short-term effects. The employees in the business might be sourcing motivation elsewhere apart from money. Whichever the reason that leads a business concludes that non-financial incentives are the best for employee motivation in the business, it exists in many ways. The organization may decide to delegate more responsibility for the employee to feel that their effort in the business is very significant. The organization might also opt for promising employees promotion if they reach a certain level or standard. Appraisal is a prime motivator to the employees. This is the case because the employees feel that their efforts are recognized by the business in the review of their progress and achievements in a given period (Murray, Poole & Jones, 2006).

Decrease the level of motivation for Dylan Harper

The most basic and significant four pillars of the pyramid include what Maslow terms as 'd-needs' or 'deficiency needs': physical needs, friendship, esteem, love and security. If the above needs are not well taken care of, a physical notification might present itself that Dylan is tense and anxious. The theory of Maslow suggests that before the secondary needs or the higher level needs are desired the most basic and fundamental level of needs must be addressed. Maslow also came up with the term Meta-motivation for description of Dylan's motivation that exceed the opportunity of his basic needs and struggle for fulfillment of sexual desires (Klobas & Jackson, 2008)