Work Motivation

This case assignment is all about work motivation.

Please note that in order for you to get an A grade on this assignment, your paper has to address both the Content and Structure Assignment Expectations (see below).

Start by reading the following case study:

Motivation at Norsk Petroleum:

http://www.palgrave.com/business/brattonob2e/student/casestudies/chapter7.pdf

Assignment Expectations (Content)

Read the case study – “Motivation at Norsk Petroleum” and the required reading material and write a 4-5 pages paper in which you will answer the following questions:

1. Using three theories of motivation: Maslow hierarchy of needs motivational model, Herzberg motivational theory, and McClelland’s motivational needs theory, explain both Elizabeth Pedersen’s and Ola Rennemo’s work motivation.
2. Explain what the main differences between the three theories are.
3. What advice would you give Lisa Bohm to help her manage the situation?      

 Assignment Expectations (Structure)

1. Make sure that you use your own language (rather than copying sentences from the article).
2. Your paper will be graded based on the following criteria: Precision, Clarity, Breadth, Depth, Grammar/Vocabulary, Referencing, and Application.
3. Use 12 point font (Times New Roman), double-spacing, and one inch margins. Add a cover page and a references list.
4. Citing your Sources: APA Style – TUI requires all PhD work to be in APA form. We also encourage all other students to comply with guidelines for proper citation of references. You may use the tutorial found on the following link (press “view the tutorial”):http://www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/basics-tutorial.aspx?apaSessionKey=4532A4A4911C1E8D5E885C141739A382

                                             Work Motivation

Theory X and Theory Y

Please note that in order for you to get an A grade on this assignment, your paper has to address both the Content and Structure Assignment Expectations (see below).

As you read about Douglas McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y in the background materials, you might have wondered how it applies to your own organization. Now is your chance to find out!

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_74.htm

Please watch the following video explaining Theory X and Theory Y:

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You can also use the following link to watch the video:

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Assignment Expectations (Content)

Take the following free survey offered by businessballs.com: http://www.businessballs.com/mcgregorxytheorytest.pdf

Total both scores – the management/situation score, and the personal preference score.

Then answer the following questions in an essay of 2-3 pages. In answering the questions, please make sure to use analysis, or to apply the XY Theories to facts in your own experiences.

Be sure to refer to relevant articles that you read in the background materials:

Q1: How do your two scores relate to your experience at work?

Q2: Is there anything in the work context that can change your personal score?

Assignment Expectations (Structure)

1. Make sure that you use your own language (rather than copying sentences from the article).
2. Your paper will be graded based on the following criteria: Precision, Clarity, Breadth, Depth, Grammar/Vocabulary, Referencing, and Application.
3. Use 12 point font (Times New Roman), double-spacing, and one inch margins. Add a cover page and a references list.
4. Citing your Sources: APA Style – TUI requires all PhD work to be in APA form. We also encourage all other students to comply with guidelines for proper citation of references. You may use the tutorial found on the following link (press “view the tutorial”):http://www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/basics-tutorial.aspx?apaSessionKey=4532A4A4911C1E8D5E885C141739A382