Google’s Project Oxygen

Individual Assignment – Motivation
Google’s Project Oxygen
1. What did google conclude about the extent to which leaders matter?
2. Describe the culture of google.  Based on that culture:
a. What type(s) of motivation theories likely work best?
b. What type(s) of motivational theories likely work worst?
Format and length requirements.
Objective:
 To relate the concepts covered in the course and your personal experiences to a case.
Basic Requirements:
 This is to be written alone.
 Each paper should be approximately 1 page, single spaced, 1-inch margins
Evaluation Criteria:
 Relevance of course concepts
 Depth of understanding of leadership concepts used
o Give the paper a focal point (one particular experience or one particular
concept/theory).
o Make sure you are accurately applying and explaining the concept.
 Strength of the link between the case and the concepts
o Provide a specific, in-depth example to support your assertions.
 Quality of writing
Well-structured and clear, with no spelling or grammar mistakes