Instructions:
Step 1: Watch the following two videos. The first video will provide a summary of Theory X or Theory Y. The second video will provide an understanding of the differences between some of the main theorist as to what motives workers
Step 2: Create a 3-5 page essay answering the following questions:
- Motivation is not a new concept, so why is motivation important? Is it more important for an employee to be motivated or engaged?
- Compare and contrast needs-based theories of motivation. Which offers the most value to health care managers?
- Discuss any limitations of the management approaches to motivation.
- Which types of rewards are more important: intrinsic or extrinsic?
- Does the importance of different types of rewards change over time as one progresses through one’s career? What are some examples of rewards tailored to different generations?
- Which myth of motivation is the most important? Are there other myths you can identify?
- What motivational strategy would you apply with an employee who you think is capable of doing the work but is under-performing?
- What motivational strategy would you apply with a highly-effective employee who you want to keep performing at a very high level?
Step 3: Once complete, save your file and submit.
- You are required to have at least two outside resources, at the scholarly level. Wikipedia is not acceptable. You are encouraged to use Concorde’s Online Library: http://galesites.com/menu/index.php?loc=miss22358 to ensure peer-reviewed, credible, and scholarly resources. (Links to an external site.) (Link will open in new tab.)
Assignment Submission:
- The use of outside resources is required and all papers must be cited and written in APA format.
- Once you have completed the assignment, click the Submit Assignment option in the menu to the right and select a format for submitting your assignment.
- Click the Submit Assignment button when you are ready.
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