1. It is considered very valuable for a cross functional team to maintain good relations with people not on the team and with the greater organization. Why is this type of relationship important and what are some ways you can think of to maintain and /or foster this relationship?

2. If you are familiar with needs-based and process-based theories of motivation. Design your own motivational theory choosing elements from the various models. Explain the basis of your theory using our known concepts and give examples from your own observations, experiences and our text. Also don’t forget how cultural values fit in. Tell us why you think your model would be effective in the workplace?