Motivation Theories and Strategies: Case Studies and Challenges

Presentation Task

PRESENTATION TASK
Intro/outline
- Outline the presentation
- What are two of the main theories of motivation?
- Explain how these theories are put into practice by companies
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2 First strategy of motivation:
- What is the strategy?
- How is it implemented?
- Why it is effective?
- What are some of the potential problems of using this strategy?

3 First case study:
- Which company/project?
- What was the method and how was it implemented?
- What were the results (positive and negative)?
- Why did this happen?

4 Second strategy of motivation:
- What is the strategy?
- How is it implemented?
- Why it is effective?
What are some of the potential problems of using this strategy?

5 Second case study:
- Which company/project?
- What was the method and how was it implemented?
- What were the results (positive and negative)?
- Why did this happen?

6 Conclusion/summary
- Summary of main points
- What are some of the common challenges for employers when implementing motivation strategies?
- Briefly state how these can be resolved

Predicting trends, e.g. What will be the most popular methods of motivation going forward?

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The core learning aims of this assessment are:
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant research in order to understand and apply theories relating to motivation in professional settings. (50%)
• Ability to communicate effectively, manage learning resources, work independently and demonstrate practical/professional skills. (50%) Knowledge and Understanding: 0-50 marks

Marks will be awarded for the overall quality of the content presented. It is therefore important for each group member to prepare well-researched material. Marks will be allocated in terms of:
• Relevance and analysis
• Support
• Research
• References
• Visuals (Slides)
Communicative, Transferrable and Practical Skills: 0-50 marks

Equally, marks will be awarded for the standard of delivery. It is therefore important for the group to organise their presentation carefully and for each group member to practise their part until they reach a high standard. Marks will be allocated in terms of:
• Engagement
• Ability to speak without notes
• Clarity of message
• Discourse features (Language to make your presentation flow)
• Academic register (Formality of language)

Points to consider
• Form a group of 6 students
• Each member must speak for 4 consecutive minutes

All students will be stopped by the assessor at 4 minutes
• Although this is a group presentation, marks will be awarded for each individual group member based on their own performance.
- Predicting trends, e.g. What will be the most popular methods of motivation going forward?
• Each group must create and use ONE PowerPoint file Individual students are responsible for their own slides
  You must provide a hard copy of your PowerPoint slides at the start of your presentation if the exam takes place on campus. The file should be brought to class on a USB. If the exam is online, send a copy of your group’s slides to your lecturer.
• As with all academic work, you should support your points with references as necessary.
• All sources (including pictures) must be referenced: In-text  An end-of-text reference slide