Description:
Motivation should include Process and Content theories:
Assessment requirements and submission dates:
Assessment: Final essay (1800 words excluding bibliography/reference list at the end). (The final essay is worth 70% of the total mark for the module).
The Final ESSAY (2nd piece of assessment worth 70%
Final Essay length (excluding references and bibliography):1800 words (+/- 10%) You must keep your work within the word limit or penalties apply. Please note that you should make reference to reading you have done when answering the questions.
Choose ONE of the following questions to answer:
1. “Which motivation theory do you regard as the most powerful and helpful in explaining how motivation works and why? Illustrate your answer with reference to one organisation which appears to support the theory you have chosen”
2. “What is stress at work? Set out the main causes of stress at work and explores some strategies for reducing the impact of stress on individuals and organisations. Give examples to support your points”.
3. Choose ONE of the themes of the module (described on pp 8. 9 and 10) and describe your understanding of its importance in organisational life, giving examples.
4. Describe TWO of the ‘Big Five’ personality traits and consider the relevance of them to TWO jobs/occupations. Do you think these traits can be measured?