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ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 10: Develop Communication Skills and Chapter 11: Handle Conflict, Negotiation, and Decision Making in your course textbook.
The purpose of the Motivation and Work final paper is to maximize the learning achieved in the course by describing your understanding and application of knowledge in the field of organizational behavior.
In the week two Discussion Forum, you were to have selected from one of the following theories:
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Alderfer’s ERG Theory
McClelland’s Manifest Needs Theory
Lawrence & Nohria’s Emotional Drives or Needs Theory
Vroom’s Expectancy Theory
Locke & Latham’s Goal-Setting Theory
Building on your research and content from your initial post in the Motivation and Theory discussion forum from Week 2, describe how your chosen motivational theory impacts your work world (or one you have been part of in a previous work environment).
Describe the impact of your chosen motivational theory on the following components of your work situation:
Working in teams
Leadership styles
Managing power and influence
Communication
Managing conflict
Additionally, in your paper,
Apply the research to your personal working environment or an environment you have previously experienced.
Describe how will you use the knowledge you have gained in this course to change the way you interact and do business in the future.
In areas other than the personal application, use your academic voice. First-person should be limited and used only for brief reflection and application.
The Motivation and Work final paper
Must be 10 to 11 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to external site..
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of the paper in bold font
Space should be between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
Student’s name
Name of institution
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Due date
Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice links to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. as well as Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.
Must use at least six scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. the table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view this University of Arizona Global Campus Library Quick ‘n’ DirtyLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
HOW TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT (EXAMPLE ESSAY / DRAFT)
Introduction:
The study of organizational behavior involves understanding human behavior in work environments and how it influences productivity, motivation, and job satisfaction. In this paper, we will explore the impact of motivational theories on various components of work situations, including working in teams, leadership styles, managing power and influence, communication, and managing conflict. We will build on the research and content from the initial post in the Motivation and Theory discussion forum from Week 2 and apply the knowledge gained from the course to personal working environments or environments previously experienced.
Impact of Motivational Theories on Work Situations:
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs:
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory suggests that human needs are arranged in a hierarchical order from physiological needs to self-actualization needs. The theory argues that people are motivated by the satisfaction of unmet needs. In the workplace, the impact of Maslow’s theory can be observed in how managers and leaders structure their work environment to meet the needs of their employees. The theory has a significant impact on working in teams, leadership styles, managing power and influence, communication, and managing conflict.
Working in teams: When Maslow’s theory is applied to working in teams, team members are encouraged to interact with one another in a supportive and collaborative environment. By meeting the basic physiological and safety needs of employees, team members can work together to achieve common goals.
Leadership styles: The impact of Maslow’s theory on leadership styles is significant. Leaders who understand the theory will seek to motivate their employees by creating a work environment that meets their physiological and safety needs. Such leaders focus on building relationships, fostering collaboration and teamwork, and providing their employees with opportunities for growth and self-actualization.
Managing power and influence: Maslow’s theory also has a significant impact on managing power and influence. Managers and leaders who seek to motivate their employees using this theory will focus on creating an environment where employees feel valued and appreciated. Such leaders will work to establish a sense of trust and collaboration among team members and will seek to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute to the organization’s success.
Communication: Effective communication is essential in any work environment, and Maslow’s theory has a significant impact on how communication is established and maintained. Leaders who understand the theory will seek to create a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and appreciated. This can lead to open and honest communication between employees and management, which can improve workplace productivity and job satisfaction.
Managing conflict: Conflicts are inevitable in any work environment, but Maslow’s theory can help managers and leaders manage conflicts effectively. Leaders who understand the theory will seek to establish a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and appreciated. This can lead to open and honest communication, which can help to resolve conflicts before they escalate.
Personal Application:
I have experienced the impact of Maslow’s theory in a previous work environment. My former manager understood the theory and created a work environment where employees felt valued and appreciated. This led to open and honest communication between employees and management, which improved workplace productivity and job satisfaction.
Using the knowledge gained from this course, I plan to change the way I interact and do business in the future. I will seek to create a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and appreciated, and I will focus on building relationships, fostering collaboration and teamwork, and providing opportunities for growth and self-actualization.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the study of motivational theories is essential in understanding how human behavior impacts work environments. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory has a significant impact on various components of work situations, including working in teams, leadership styles, managing power and influence, communication, and managing conflict. By understanding and applying this theory, managers and leaders can create a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and appreciated, leading to improved workplace productivity and job
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