Organizational Behavior

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Motivational Theories

For this you will be

drawing upon

two contemporary theories of

motivation.You may pick two from the following list:

Self

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Determination Theory

Goal Setting

Theory

Self

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Efficacy Theory

Reinforcement Theory

Operant Conditioning/Behaviorism

Expectancy Theory

Once you have chosen two theories, you must do the following:

1. Summarize each of the theories.Be sure to include the researcher who established the theory, as well as the basic tenets of each theory.

2. Compare the two theories:What do they have in common?Are there similar assumptions regarding individual or group behavior?

3. Contrast the two theories:How do the theories differ?Are there differing assumptions regarding individual or group behavior?

4. Based on current research, which theory do you believe is most valid?

Provide specific references to sources (scholarly journals or trade journals) you've used to justify your claims.

Note: you do not have to use an abstract.

You must use at least 5 quality,outside sources.You may use the textbook, but you must cite it and it will not count as an outside source.Use scholarly sources such as journal articles with identifiable authors.A rule of thumb in academic research is that if no

one's name is attached to it, it's likely not authoritative.The library has research librarians available to assist you with finding and using scholarly sources, as well as properly citing them.