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 experienced
professionally. In your paper:
Discuss how useful this theory is in explaining the lack of
effort or the high performance of employees. Provide examples of
the advantages and disadvantages of this particular theory in
explaining employee motivation or job satisfaction. Define each of
the major motivation and job satisfaction theories listed: need
theories, individual differences, cognitive theories, situational
theories, and job satisfaction. Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of these theories. Describe and provide details of a
specific situation in the workplace related to motivation from your
own professional experience. Apply one of the theories to the
situation. Organize your paper using the following outline:
Theory Description: Provide a brief description of each theory
and the key assumptions underlying each theory. Advantages and
Disadvantages of the Theory: Discuss those situations where each
theory seems to be very helpful, and those where it does not seem
to apply. Where and how would you use each theory to motivate
followers or keep them satisfied? Use examples to make your points.
Application: Describe how one of the theories could be used to
explain the motivation and job satisfaction in the situation you
presented
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