Organization behavior

MGT 2103

Organizational Behavior

Assessment 1 – ESSAY 201920

Due Date – Week 5 (Wednesday 12 February, BBlearn Submission 23:59)

Weightage – 15%

Submission – BB Learn (using Safe Assign submission) and Paper copy in class

The assessment is based on Individual Essay based on concepts related to CLO-1: Compare motivation theories and reward management techniques that influence employee behaviour and job satisfaction at work.

Name of the Student

ID Number

In CLO 1, you discussed motivational theories and rewards systems. Based on your learning and HCT library search, you are required to write:

· a 1000 – 1300 word essay

· (typed, 1.5 spaced, Times New Roman, 12 font size, 1-inch marking, not including figures, charts or reference list).

· The essay should dig deeper to reflect on your learning. It must connect to academic concepts, theories, model, while critically examining your own understanding. You will be graded based on the below rubric.

You need to divide your essay into three parts:

1. Introduction – Write a short introduction, which includes a summary of the CLO and the basic concepts of motivation and rewards. It should be no more than one paragraph. (2.5 marks)

2. Evaluation and Analysis (Total: 45 marks)

a. Analyse any two motivation theories: One content theory and one process theory (8 + 8 = 16 marks). Describe the pros (at least 4) and cons (at least 3) of each theory (8 + 6 = 14 marks). (30 marks)

b. Applying the motivational theories identified in part (a), suggest different rewards that organizations can apply to motivate employees. Ensure to discuss five rewards in association with each theory you mentioned in part 1. ((5 x 1.5) + (5 x 1.5) = 15 marks)

3. Conclusion – This should simply reiterate your main points and conclusions. It should be no more than one paragraph. (2.5 marks)

Remember to properly cite your references and provide a reference list after your conclusion, using APA referencing style. Please refer to at least 3 journal articles for motivation theories and 2 journal articles for reward and motivation.

Note: Your essay will begin from Page 3. You need to include these two pages in your submission.

ASSESSMENT 1 – MARKING RUBRIC ESSAY

Criteria Inadequate (less than 60 marks) Adequate (60 – 76) Above Average (77 – 86) Exemplary (above 86) Marks Awarded

Introduction

5%

(2.5 marks) The introcduction lacks logical organization. It shows some coherence but ideas lack unity. Serious errors. Introduction is coherent and logically organized. Some points remain misplaced and stray from the topic. Transitions of the essay are not evident. Introduction shows an above average degree of attention to logic and reasoning of essay. It leads the reader to the content of the essay and provide clear direction. Introduction shows a higher degree of attention to logic and reasoning of essay. It clearly leads the reader to the content of the essay and stirs thoughts regarding the topic.

Analysis of 2

motivation

theories with

pros and cons

60%

(30 marks) Content shows some thinking but most ideas are underdeveloped and unoriginal. Main points lack detailed development. Ideas are vague with little evidence of critical thinking. Content indicates thinking and reasoning applied with original thoughts on a few ideas. Main points are present with limited detail and development. Some critical thinking is present. Content indicates original thinking and develops ideas with sufficient and firm evidence for both motivation theories. Main points well developed with a quality supporting details and quantity. Critical thinking is weaved into points. Content indicates a synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis of both motivation theories and evidence original thought and support for the topics. Critical thinking have been applied to evaluate pros and cons of each theory.

Motivation

and rewards

30%

(15 marks) Content shows some thinking but most ideas are underdeveloped and unoriginal. Main points lack detailed development. Ideas are vague with little evidence of critical thinking. Content indicates thinking and reasoning applied with original thoughts on a few ideas. Main points are present with limited detail and development. Some critical thinking is present. Content indicates original thinking and develops ideas with sufficient and firm evidence for connecting rewards with theories. Main points well developed with a quality supporting details and quantity. Critical thinking is weaved into points. Content indicates a synthesis of ideas, in-depth discussion of rewards in connection with each theory, and evidence original thought and support for the topics. Main points well developed with high quality and quantity support. Reveals high degree of critical thinking.

Conclusion &

Referencing

5%

(2.5 marks) There are more than ten grammatical mistakes, no variety in sentence structure, failed to follow format, APA referencing and assignment requirements. There are five to ten grammatical mistakes, some variety in sentence patterns, meets format, APA referencing and assignment requirements; the essay is neat but may have some assembly errors. There are a few grammatical mistakes, sentence variety used effectively, meets format, APA referencing and assignment requirements; the essay is neat and correctly assembled. The essay is free of grammatical errors, creative use of sentence structure and coordination, meets all format, APA referencing and assignment requirements; the essay is neat and correctly assembled with a professional look.

Marker’s Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ESSAY ON MOTIVATION THEORIES AND REWARDS

I. Introduction

· max. one paragraph

II. Evaluation and Analysis

III. Conclusion

· max. one paragraph

Reference List

· APA referencing style

· at least 3 journal articles for motivation theories

· 2 journal articles for reward and motivation