Assignment 1: Applying Theories of Employee Motivation
Overview
This assignment is worth 20% of your overall grade. You will choose ONE theory of employee motivation from Chapter 8 of your textbook:
- Needs Theory
- Expectancy Theory
- Self-Efficacy Theory
- Justice Theories
- Goal-Setting Theory
- Control Theory
- Action Theory.
Your task is to apply the theory creatively, show that you understand it, and make it personal — either by connecting it to your own experiences, to organizations you know, or to an imagined scenario.
This is not a research paper. Instead, you will show mastery through analysis, application, and creativity.
The assignment will be open from August 25, 2025 – October 19, 2025. During the final week (October 13–19), this assignment will be your sole focus — no other assignments will be due. Please plan ahead accordingly, as late submissions will not be accepted except for officially documented, university-sanctioned reasons. Note: last-minute Wi-Fi or technology issues do not qualify as university-sanctioned reasons.
Additionally, we will not formally cover these theories in class until Week 5, but I encourage you to preview the chapter early and begin planning your project. I also encourage you to take detailed notes.
Assignment Objectives
By the end of this project, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of one motivational theory.
- Apply the theory to a practical, real-world, or personal scenario.
- Think critically about the strengths and weaknesses of the theory.
- Engage creatively, using a format other than a traditional paper.
What You’ll Do
- Choose a Theory: Pick ONE
- Needs Theory
- Expectancy Theory
- Self-Efficacy Theory
- Justice Theories
- Goal-Setting Theory
- Control Theory
- Action Theory.
- Explain the Theory (Briefly)
- Provide a clear, accessible explanation of your chosen theory in your own words. Keep this concise — imagine you’re explaining it to someone who has never heard of it. Additionally, make sure you use terminology from the textbook/ video lecture
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