Assignment: Discussion And Essay
1. Motivation is different for each of us. Leaders struggle to keep individuals motivated. Research indicates that a motivated individual is a more productive worker. Additionally, keeping an individual motivated can be challenging. For this unit's discussion, share with the class a top five list of things that motivate you, and explain how a leader could use these motivators to help you advance in your career. As you respond to your peers, note at least one motivator listed, and explain an additional way you may keep that person motivated if he or she were to be on your work team.
2. For this essay, you will be addressing how leaders in your current or past organization handle motivation and empowerment. If you do not have a workplace example, you can use a civic, volunteer, or school experience as the basis for your essay.
• Include background information on the organization you are discussing.
• Describe how situational factors, such as the structure, size, environment, and geographic location of the organization, may affect the leaders' success.
• Examine the tools and techniques the leaders are currently using to motivate or empower individuals within their organization.
• Address whether or not these tools and techniques are successful in motivating both you and other employees. Be sure to include examples.
• Conclude by suggesting improvements that could be made to enhance the leaders' abilities to motivate and empower.
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.