CaCASE APPLICATION 1 Passion for the Outdoors and for PeopleAt its headquarters in Ventura, California, Patagonias office space feels more like a national park lodge than the main office of a $400 million retailer.100 It has a Douglas fir staircase and a portrait of Yosemites El Capitan. The companys caf serves organic food and drinks. Theres an infant and toddler child-care room for employees children. An easy one-block walk from the Pacific Ocean, employees surfboards are lined up by the cafeteria, ready at a moments notice to catch some waves. (Current wave reports are noted on a whiteboard in the lobby.) After surfing or jogging or biking, employees can freshen up in the showers in the restrooms. And no one has a private office. If an employee doesnt want to be disturbed, he or she wears headphones. Visitors are evident by the business attire they wear. The company encourages celebrations to boost employee morale. For instance, at the Reno store, the Fun Patrol organizes parties throughout the year.se Study SummaryThis week, you are assuming the role of a human resources consultant, hired by Patagonia to analyze their employees’ level of motivation.Your AssignmentRead the Case Application 1: Passion for the Outdoors and for People (end of Chapter 17).After reading the case details, prepare your report for Patagonia managers by answering the following questions:1. According to Maslow’s hierarchy, which basic needs does the Patagonia culture meet? What would it be like to work at Patagonia? (Hint: Go to Patagonias website and find the section on jobs.) Whats your assessment of the companys work environment? (20 points)2. Use the expectancy theory and/or the equity theory of motivation to explain how feeling underpaid might affect the work of a Patagonia associate and what a manager can do to increase the employee’s motivation. (20 points)3. What do you think might be Patagonias biggest challenge in keeping employees motivated? If you were managing a team of Patagonia employees in the retail stores, how would you keep them motivated? (20 points)