1,000-1,600 words with a minimum of 6 scholarly references

 2 part assignment 2 separate documents for an organization called Matrix Inc

use provided outline to guide assignment 

-1st doc 1000-1200 words addressing the following

Compare and contrast different motivational theories.  

Explain why motivation is a main concern during the performance appraisal process and how motivational levels can be impacted by this process.  

Evaluate correlations between motivation and the ability to perform.  

Identify strategies that can be used at Matrix for improving individual performance and how can these strategies reduce negative reactions to the performance appraisal process

- 2nd Document 400-600 words 

connect the research from above to the following topics to support the changes to Matrix's performance appraisal process

Ethical and legal dilemmas associated with "potential bias" within performance appraisal systems 

Court case studies (e.g., Albemarle Paper Co. v. Moody) 

Absence of adverse impact 

Why formal evaluation criteria will ensure a reduction in rater bias and increase legal compliance