Description
Motivation TheoryAssignment Instructions
Overview
Since motivation is a major determinate of a person’s persistence toward achieving a goal, it is important to examine how managers can use motivation to attain organizational goals. There are various theories to help managers understand how high performance can be effectively obtained from people.
This assignment requires you to examine one of 3 motivational theories: these include Expectancy, Equity, or Goal-Setting Theory. For this assignment you will select Expectancy, Equity, or Goal-Setting Theory to analyze in detail. Then, evaluate the effectiveness of your selected theory according to biblical principles. There should be a cover page, abstract, introduction, conclusion and reference sections (which do not count towards the minimum word count).
This paper must include the following 2 sections:
1. Theory Analysis from Literature: Analyze one of the following motivation theories; Expectancy, Equity, or Goal-Setting Theory. In your analysis, define the theory, describe itsintended purpose and functions, and discuss its strengths and weaknesses. (At least 100 words in each of these sections)
2. Theory Evaluation from Scripture: Evaluate your chosen theory’s effectiveness according to biblical principles. Your biblical evaluation must include the following: A summary statement that explicitly states whether are not the theory is effective according to the Bible or Christian literature. (At least 100 words)
Required Headings
Cover page with Topic Title
Abstract
Theory Analysis from Literature
Definition of the Theory (at least 100 words in this section)
Purpose and Function of the Theory (at least 100 words in this section)
Strengths of the Theory (at least 100 words in this section)
Weaknesses of the Theory (at least 100 words in this section)
Theory Evaluation from Scripture / Christian Literature (at least 100 words in this section)
Conclusions
References
Other Requirements
Materials submitted to fulfill requirements in one course may not be submitted in another course.
• The cover page must include this statement: By submitting this assignment, I attest this submission represents my own work, and not that of another student, scholar, or internet source. I understand I am responsible for knowing and correctly utilizing referencing and bibliographical guidelines.
• Submit all course assignments in MS Word. Do not submit in PDF or in any other word processing application.
• All references listed must be from peer-reviewed journal articles, except the Bible and the 2 course textbooks. This paper must include at least 5 references that have publication dates no older than 5 years, in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. Do not use any books other than the Bible and the 2 course textbooks. Do not cite the management text more than once in your paper. Do not cite or reference dissertations. They are not peer-reviewed articles. Do not conduct interviews.
• In-text citations are required to support your thesis statement, paragraph topic sentences points, statements, issues, arguments, concerns, statements of fact and opinion. Do not quote any words in the entire paper.
• The required cover page, abstract, introduction, conclusion, and reference sections are not included in the required assignment word count but are required as part of your paper.There is no maximum word count for any course assignments.
• The abstract should be written within a range of 150-250 words. Your abstract should focus on key findings linked to management concepts in the assignment, but not on your specific research information. The abstract should be written as if it were a stand-alone document. Therefore, do not use phrases such as, “in this paper” which are more appropriate in the introduction section.
• The introduction should not be longer than ½ page, but not shorter than one paragraph. It presents a detailed description of the problems and issues central to the case. Your introduction must include a thesis statement, with a supporting citation at the end of your introduction section.
• Each of these headings must be addressed in at least one full paragraph, with at least 100 words for each heading: Definition of the Theory, Purpose and Function of the Theory, Strengths of the Theory, Weaknesses of the Theory, Theory Evaluation from Scripture / Christian Literature.
• Your conclusion section should not be longer than ½ page, but not shorter than one paragraph. It clearly states the answer to the problem which you stated in your introduction.
• Sources of information from Wikipedia, dictionaries, encyclopedia and Course Hero will not be accepted. Turnitin similarity scores should not exceed 20%.
• Paragraph lengths: Each paragraph should have a topic sentence unless it continues from or provides support to the prior paragraph. A paragraph is defined in this course as being at least 4 sentences in length.
• Sentence lengths: Each sentence must not exceed 30 words.
• The first and second person may not be used. This assignment must be based on peer reviewed and biblical/Christian literature.
• Avoid clichés, slang, jargon, exaggerations, abbreviations, figurative language, words with a double meaning, and language that is too informal and/or too subjective for example: “showcasing,” or “this paper aims to…” Use words that convey exact meaning.
Remember: This assignment and all assignments in this course have a management, not leadership focus. There is a distinct difference between management and leadership. Discuss management, not leadership. The Contemporary Management text only provides basic topical information. As a research-intensive doctoral course, you will need to research current peer-reviewed literature. There is no assignment in this course that can be completed by relying on the text alone.
All quoted materials must be properly cited in the current APA format.
