Assignment 2: Using Motivation to Improve Performance Due Week 5 and worth 220 points Motivation is a complex subject, but its understanding and application is central to the success of management and organizational success. Imagine that you have been tasked by the CEO of your organization (current or past) with recommending actions to improve the motivation of the organization’s employees. The CEO has requested that you prepare a talking paper explaining to management what motivation is, the factors that influence motivation, the role of the leader in motivation, and ways the organization can inspire motivation. The talking paper should not be a reiteration of motivation theory, but should provide succinct points that cover the key topics of motivation and provides a road map that management can implement to improve motivation within the organization. Note : You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment. For an explanation of a talking paper and tips to create a successful one, read the article titled “How to Write a Talking Points Paper”, located at http://www.ehow.com/how_8113844_write-talking-points-paper.html . Also, review the document titled “ Talking Paper Instructions ”. In preparation for this assignment, review the following additional resources on motivation: Resources : “Creating a motivating work environment” (2 min 20 s), located at http://www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-tutorials/Creating-motivating-work-environment/142957/155997-4.html?org=strayer.edu . Berry, J. (2014). Revolutionising motivation. Training Journal , 10-13. ( Note : Available in the Strayer Library) Write a two to four (2-4) page talking paper in which you: Synthesize the concept of motivation, and examine the substantial reasons why motivation is difficult to understand. Evaluate the potential effectiveness of the model positioning of motivation, and propose at least one (1) action that the organization can take in order to apply the concept. Detail the feedback control loop, and suggest one (1) way that the organization can use the feedback control loop to determine whether management’s actions are motivating or demotivating. Assess the manner in which leaders can influence employee motivation through goal setting, impression management, and encouragement. Devise a plan to redesign a job of your choice within the organization, outlining the steps that the organization would need to take to redesign the job to encourage and develop motivation for employees. Select one (1) theory of motivation from pages 185 to 206 in the textbook. Outline a plan to integrate the selected theory into the organization. Recommend the key to success in implementing your plan of action to increase motivation within your chosen organization. Use at least three (3) quality academic references in this assignment. You may include the resource(s) provided in the assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academi.

1. Assignment 2: Using Motivation to Improve Performance
Due Week 5 and worth 220 points
Motivation is a complex subject, but its understanding and
application is central to the success of management and
organizational success. Imagine that you have been tasked by
the CEO of your organization (current or past) with
recommending actions to improve the motivation of the
organization’s employees. The CEO has requested that you
prepare a talking paper explaining to management what
motivation is, the factors that influence motivation, the role of
the leader in motivation, and ways the organization can inspire
motivation. The talking paper should not be a reiteration of
motivation theory, but should provide succinct points that cover
the key topics of motivation and provides a road map that
management can implement to improve motivation within the
organization.
Note
: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions
needed for the completion of this assignment.
For an explanation of a talking paper and tips to create a
successful one, read the article titled “How to Write a Talking
Points Paper”, located at
http://www.ehow.com/how_8113844_write-talking-points-
paper.html
. Also, review the document titled “
Talking Paper Instructions
”.
In preparation for this assignment, review the following
additional resources on motivation:
Resources

2. :
“Creating a motivating work environment” (2 min 20 s), located
at
http://www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-tutorials/Creating-
motivating-work-environment/142957/155997-
4.html?org=strayer.edu
.
Berry, J. (2014). Revolutionising motivation.
Training Journal
, 10-13. (
Note
: Available in the Strayer Library)
Write a two to four (2-4) page talking paper in which you:
Synthesize the concept of motivation, and examine the
substantial reasons why motivation is difficult to understand.
Evaluate the potential effectiveness of the model positioning of
motivation, and propose at least one (1) action that the
organization can take in order to apply the concept.
Detail the feedback control loop, and suggest one (1) way that
the organization can use the feedback control loop to determine
whether management’s actions are motivating or demotivating.
Assess the manner in which leaders can influence employee
motivation through goal setting, impression management, and
encouragement.
Devise a plan to redesign a job of your choice within the
organization, outlining the steps that the organization would
need to take to redesign the job to encourage and develop
motivation for employees.
Select one (1) theory of motivation from pages 185 to 206 in the
textbook. Outline a plan to integrate the selected theory into the
organization.
Recommend the key to success in implementing your plan of

3. action to increase motivation within your chosen organization.
Use at least three (3) quality academic references in this
assignment. You may include the resource(s) provided in the
assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic
resource.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Analyze the relationship between the basic organizational
behavior models of individual, group, and organizational
processes, and the productivity of an organization.
Explain the variety of motivational theories and job design
considerations.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in
leadership and organizational behavior.
Write clearly and concisely about leadership and organizational
behavior using proper writing mechanics.
The following is an example of what a talking paper should look
like. You can use it as a model for your talking paper. You must
tailor your paper to presenting succinct points that cover the
key topics of motivation and provides a road map that
management can implement to improve motivation within the
organization.

4. TALKING PAPER
ON
SUBJECT
- First bullet
-- Sub bullet
--- Sub-Sub bullet (only if necessary)
--- Sub-sub bullet
-- Second sub bullet
- Second bullet—if you have one, you must have a second
- Bullets

5. -- Are not full sentences—you do not generally use punctuation
--- Except for emphasis!
--- Never put a period at the end
-- Start with an action verb whenever possible
-- Try hard to keep the bullet to one line
--- If you can’t
though, line the second line of the bullet up with the first line of
the text of the bullet;
for example, like this!
--- Max length is 3 lines—if you can’t make it clear in 3 or less
lines, go back and try again
- Spacing-- double space
- Length:
2-4 pages—if longer, go back and try again!

6. - Subject matter
-- Outline your topic
-- Cover major points with single bullets
-- Supporting information with double bullets
-- Should just jog the memory—not be a dissertation
- References
--List your references in APA format
Points: 220
Assignment 2: Using Motivation to Improve Performance
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Synthesize the concept of motivation, and examine the
substantial reasons why motivation is difficult to understand.
Weight: 10%

7. Did not submit or incompletely synthesized the concept of
motivation, and did not submit or incompletely examined the
substantial reasons why motivation is difficult to understand.
Partially synthesized the concept of motivation, and partially
examined the substantial reasons why motivation is difficult to
understand.
Satisfactorily synthesized the concept of motivation, and
satisfactorily examined the substantial reasons why motivation
is difficult to understand.
Thoroughly synthesized the concept of motivation, and
thoroughly examined the substantial reasons why motivation is
difficult to understand.
2. Evaluate the potential effectiveness of the model positioning
of motivation, and propose at least one (1) action that the
organization can take in order to apply the concept.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely evaluated the potential
effectiveness of the model positioning of motivation, and did
not submit or incompletely proposed at least one (1) action that
the organization can take in order to apply the concept.
Partially evaluated the potential effectiveness of the model
positioning of motivation, and partially proposed at least one
(1) action that the organization can take in order to apply the
concept.
Satisfactorily evaluated the potential effectiveness of the model
positioning of motivation, and satisfactorily proposed at least
one (1) action that the organization can take in order to apply
the concept.
Thoroughly evaluated the potential effectiveness of the model
positioning of motivation, and thoroughly proposed at least one
(1) action that the organization can take in order to apply the
concept.
3. Detail the feedback control loop, and suggest one (1) way
that the organization can use the feedback control loop to
determine whether management’s actions are motivating or
demotivating.

8. Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely detailed the feedback control
loop, and did not submit or incompletely suggested one (1) way
that the organization can use the feedback control loop to
determine whether management’s actions are motivating or
demotivating.
Partially detailed the feedback control loop, and partially
suggested one (1) way that the organization can use the
feedback control loop to determine whether management’s
actions are motivating or demotivating.
Satisfactorily detailed the feedback control loop, and
satisfactorily suggested one (1) way that the organization can
use the feedback control loop to determine whether
management’s actions are motivating or demotivating.
Thoroughly detailed the feedback control loop, and thoroughly
suggested one (1) way that the organization can use the
feedback control loop to determine whether management’s
actions are motivating or demotivating.
4. Assess the manner in which leaders can influence employee
motivation through goal setting, impression management, and
encouragement.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely assessed the manner in which
leaders can influence employee motivation through goal setting,
impression management, and encouragement.
Partially assessed the manner in which leaders can influence
employee motivation through goal setting, impression
management, and encouragement.
Satisfactorily assessed the manner in which leaders can
influence employee motivation through goal setting, impression
management, and encouragement.
Thoroughly assessed the manner in which leaders can influence
employee motivation through goal setting, impression
management, and encouragement.
5. Devise a plan to redesign a job of your choice within the
organization, outlining the steps that the

9. organization would need to take to redesign the job to
encourage and develop motivation for employees.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely devised a plan to redesign a job
of your choice within the organization, outlining the steps that
the
organization would need to take to redesign the job to
encourage and develop motivation for employees.
Partially devised a plan to redesign a job of your choice within
the organization, outlining the steps that the
organization would need to take to redesign the job to
encourage and develop motivation for employees.
Satisfactorily devised a plan to redesign a job of your choice
within the organization, outlining the steps that the
organization would need to take to redesign the job to
encourage and develop motivation for employees.
Thoroughly devised a plan to redesign a job of your choice
within the organization, outlining the steps that the
organization would need to take to redesign the job to
encourage and develop motivation for employees.
6. Select one (1) theory of motivation from pages 185 to 206 in
the textbook. Outline a plan to integrate the selected theory into
the organization.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely selected one (1) theory of
motivation from pages 185 to 206 in the textbook. Did not
submit or incompletely outlined a plan to integrate the selected
theory into the organization.
Partially selected one (1) theory of motivation from pages 185
to 206 in the textbook. Partially outlined a plan to integrate the
selected theory into the organization.

10. Satisfactorily selected one (1) theory of motivation from pages
185 to 206 in the textbook. Satisfactorily outlined a plan to
integrate the selected theory into the organization.
Thoroughly selected one (1) theory of motivation from pages
185 to 206 in the textbook. Thoroughly outlined a plan to
integrate the selected theory into the organization.
7. Recommend the key to success in implementing your plan of
action to increase motivation within your chosen organization.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely recommended the key to success
in implementing your plan of action to increase motivation
within your chosen organization.
Partially recommended the key to success in implementing your
plan of action to increase motivation within your chosen
organization.
Satisfactorily recommended the key to success in implementing
your plan of action to increase motivation within your chosen
organization.
Thoroughly recommended the key to success in implementing
your plan of action to increase motivation within your chosen
organization.
8. 3 references
Weight: 5%
No references provided
Does not meet the required number of references; some or all
references poor quality choices.
Meets number of required references; all references high quality
choices.
Exceeds number of required references; all references high
quality choices.
9.
Writing Mechanics, Grammar, and Formatting
Weight: 5%
Serious and persistent errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation,
or formatting.

11. Partially free of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or
formatting.
Mostly free of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or
formatting.
Error free or almost error free grammar, spelling, punctuation,
or formatting.
10.
Appropriate use of APA in-text citations and reference
Weight: 5%
Lack of in-text citations and / or lack of reference section.
In-text citations and references are provided, but they are only
partially formatted correctly in APA style.
Most in-text citations and references are provided, and they are
generally formatted correctly in APA style.
In-text citations and references are error free or almost error
free and consistently formatted correctly in APA style.
11.
Information Literacy / Integration of Sources
Weight: 5%
Serious errors in the integration of sources, such as intentional
or accidental plagiarism, or failure to use in-text citations.
Sources are partially integrated using effective techniques of
quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
Sources are mostly integrated using effective techniques of
quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
Sources are consistently integrated using effective techniques of
quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
12.
Clarity and Coherence of Writing
Weight: 5%
Information is confusing to the reader and fails to include
reasons and evidence that logically support ideas.

12. Information is partially clear with minimal reasons and
evidence that logically support ideas.
Information is mostly clear and generally supported with
reasons and evidence that logically support ideas.
Information is provided in a clear, coherent, and consistent
manner with reasons and evidence that logically support ideas.