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Watch the following video titled The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us: 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc

Daniel Pink, the author of Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us put together this RSA Animate and has some very interesting perspectives on motivating the worker: http://www.danpink.com/books/drive/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. .

Research the topic of motivating workers, and especially, those working on projects.  

· Do you think there are any new insights in the information you found?

· Do you think managers are trying to focus on what really motivates people to do project work better?

Prepare a 1,000 - 1,200 word paper (not counting title page or references) that summarizes your findings. Include at least two references in addition to the textbook, properly cited following APA requirements. The paper should be formatted following APA formatting.

See the following video for assistance in proper formatting in MS Word:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pbUoNa5tyY

Individual Assignment

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary

15.0 pts

Provides a thorough and complete summary of the research performed regarding employee motivation. Supports assertions with information and citations/references from the reading and research.

10.0 pts

Although a summary is provided, more detail was needed to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts. The discussion may be missing support from research or does not include citations/references.

0.0 pts

No summary of research was provided or the summary was incomplete.

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNew Insights

15.0 pts

Provides a thorough and complete discussion of new insights and theories in employee motivation. Assesses those insights and provides an opinion. Supports assertions with information and citations/references from the reading and research.

10.0 pts

Although an assessment of new insights is provided, more detail is needed to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts. The discussion may be missing support from research or does not include citations/references.

0.0 pts

No discussion of new insights is presented or the discussion is incomplete.

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus

10.0 pts

Although there is a discussion on focus, more detail was needed to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts. The discussion may be missing support from research or does not include citations/references.

10.0 pts

Provides a thorough and complete discussion of whether managers are focusing on what really motivates employees. Supports assertions with information and citations/references from the reading and research.

0.0 pts

No discussion of focus was provided or the discussion was incomplete.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Spelling

5.0 pts

There were little or no grammar and spelling errors.

0.0 pts

More than 5 grammar and spelling errors were found.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA

5.0 pts

There were little or no APA errors.

0.0 pts

More than 5 APA errors were found.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength

10.0 pts

The paper met the minimum length of 1,000 - 1,200 words, not counting the title page or references.

0.0 pts

The paper was short the required number of words.

10.0 pts

Total Points: 60.0