Assignment: Theories Of Motivation
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to apply the motivation and job satisfaction theories to a specific situation. Describe the theories and key assumptions on what motivates people or makes them satisfied. Apply one of the theories to a specific situation related to motivation you have witnessed or experience professionally.
In your paper:
a. Define each of the following major motivation and job satisfaction theories; need theories, individual differences, cognitive theories, situational theories, and job satisfaction.
b. Describe a specific situation in the workplace related to motivation and job satisfaction from your own professional experience and apply one of the theories to the situation.
c. Discuss how useful this theory is in explaining the lack of effort or the high performance of employees.
d. Provide examples of the advantages and disadvantages of this particular theory in explaining employee motivation or job satisfaction.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.