Assignment
In the essay you need to:
• Pick one content theory and one process theory of motivation
• Compare and contrast the CHOSEN content theory and process theory
• Illustrate the usefulness of the CHOSEN content and process theories of motivation for managers in a real-life organization
The chosen content theory is: a Self-determination theory
Chosen process theory is: Goal-setting theory
Your essay should have the following sections:
1. Introduction. State the topic of the essay, what you will be arguing, and how you have structured the essay. Briefly introduce each of the two CHOSEN theories.
2. Compare and contrast the CHOSEN content theory and process theory of motivation. Identify characteristics that are similar and different and emphasize similarities and differences where appropriate.
3. Illustrate the usefulness of the CHOSEN content and process theories of motivation for managers in a real-life organization. Based on your analysis in Section 2, provide an informed and supported viewpoint about how content and process theories of motivation may be used by managers to influence employee behavior. Consider the pros and cons in order to come to a supported assessment and conclusion. Explain and clarify using concrete examples.
4. Conclusion. Summarise key points made in the essay and discuss implications.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.