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We should value the importance of athletic prowess and incredible internal motivation of the Olympians, but also understand that extrinsic motivation has a role in their accomplishments. After all, it will be ‘Rio to Riches’ for many of the games’ top performers with marketability.

By Steven Cooke
Assistant Professor, School of Business at American Public University

By addressing the motivation of all employees, you can use that knowledge to develop a broader strategy and determine how to motivate employees to stay, those earning minimum wage and those that have been on the team for several years. By expanding the question further than motivating the minimum wage employee, the wants and needs of all employees are more likely to be considered.

By Jim Lint
Professor, School of Business at American Public University

The long-term employee in the office is often the well-skilled expert in his/her specific job domain. Often, conflict comes when the employee is not trained or does not have an understanding of the next layers of management. For outstanding employees to grow, they need to learn the value of the big and small picture. Both views are required for a productive organization. This article details a story of conflict between expertise and  management, and the lessons learned from the event.

By J. Thompson
Online Career Tips Staff

Are you looking for flexible hours, consulting-level pay and the satisfaction of being your own boss? Maybe you’re coping with a layoff and improvising to create opportunities for income or to keep your work history consistent. Whatever your reason, becoming an independent contractor (IC) is an exciting and viable employment option. But, like all good endeavors, know the cards before you lay them on the table.

Why would you want your online students to count the number of items of cereal in a small container, a cup, of Froot Loops™? I get asked that question when I suggest that you have your students go to the grocery store and purhase a 1.5 oz container or Froot Loops™. The cost is about $1.25, or if the student has childen you can usually get four for $5.00. This exercise is good for courses in logistics, supply chain management, retail management, hospitality, packaging, marketing, manufacturing and materials management.