Assignment
Objectives
Evaluate effective communication, dynamics of a team, and how to handle conflict
Assess diversity in today's workforce and how to effectively use diversity to strengthen the workforce
Assess how personality, values, attitudes, cognitive differences, emotions, and charisma affect leadership
Assess organizational culture and how to effectively manage culture/diversity
Assignment Description
There is a theory that motivation can only come from within, however, as a manager you will have the responsibility to not only manage the daily activities of your employees but to also motivate them. Understanding the individual characteristics of your employees is key as this allows you to have a personal approach based on their personality rather than relying solely on your leadership style. Having a strong understanding of motivational theories will aid in your ability to motivate personnel.
attatched is the chart to complete the following:
1. Give a complete description of your understanding of the motivational theory.
2. What type of environment or situation would be best suited to each theory. Give an example of a situation you have experienced or a situation in which you believe this would have been a good fit.
3. Describe the Pros and Cons of each theory.
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Motivation Theory
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Description
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Example of Appropriate Situation to Use
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Pros
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Cons
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory
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Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y
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Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory of Motivation (Motivation-Hygiene Theory)
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Hawthorne Effect
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Expectancy Theory
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