Theories of Motivation

The purpose of this assignment is to apply the motivation and job satisfaction theories to a specific situation. Describe the theories and key assumptions on what motivates people or makes them satisfied. Apply one of the theories to a specific situation related to motivation you have witnessed or experienced professionally.

In your paper:

• Define each of the following major motivation and job satisfaction theories: need theories, individual differences, cognitive theories, situational theories, and job satisfaction. 
• Describe a specific situation in the workplace related to motivation and job satisfaction from your own professional experience and apply one of the theories to the situation. 
• Discuss how useful this theory is in explaining the lack of effort or the high performance of employees. 
• Provide examples of the advantages and disadvantages of this particular theory in explaining employee motivation or job satisfaction.
• Your paper should be three to four pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages).