Assignment+2

Answer the following questions:

1. Define Motivation?

2. List and explain three (3) ways or techniques you would use to motivate people? Why?

3. List and explain three (3) ways or techniques you would NOT use to motivate people? Why?

4. What works for YOU? LIST 3 THINGS (prestige, acclaim, recognition, money, promotion, satisfaction, job completion, autonomy, personal goals, overcoming failure, exceeding expectations, etc.)

5. What motivates you in your classes?

6. how do you motivate an individual when you ability to reward or punish is minimal or non-existent

7. Of the 8 theories in SLIDES ON MOTIVATION - which one do you find most relevant to YOU and your LEADERSHIP STYLE? WHY?

8. Given the discussion on effective teams, what tool/technique have you tried that you think has been successful in your project teams?

9. Are there areas that still need addressing - what do you need help with?

10. Overall - how is your group functioning -- who is leading, who is following, who is a team player, who is not performing, etc. (write a brief paragraph)