Excellent/Exceeds Expectations

Good/Meets Most Expectations

Incomplete/Meets Partial Expectations

Points Possible

30-28

27-22

21-1

POINTS EARNED =

(30 points)

(a1) For first employee, select and explain how one of the theories/models applies to describe employee's motivation.

Complete discussion of how motivation theory/model describes employee. Fully supports description that demonstrates investigation of major theories of motivation.

Describes how one of the theories/models describes employee's motivation. Needs minor additional detail or support to be complete.

Partial description of how theory/model describes employee's motivation OR incorrect use of a model. Needs significant detail or support to be complete.

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Points Possible

30-28

27-22

21-1

POINTS EARNED =

(30 points)

(a2) For second employee, select and explain how one of the theories/models applies to describe employee's motivation. (Different model than used on first employee.)

Complete discussion of how motivation theory/model describes employee. Fully supports description that demonstrates investigation of major theories of motivation.

Describes how one of the theories/models describes employee's motivation. Needs minor additional detail or support to be complete.

Partial description of how theory/model describes employee's motivation OR incorrect use of a model. Needs significant detail or support to be complete.

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Points Possible

10

9-8

7-1

POINTS EARNED =

(10 points)

(b) Consider how emotions influence motivation. Explain which emotions might decrease motivation, and which emotions might increase motivation.

Considers fully how emotions influence motivation to explain the range/variation in human thoughts and behavior. Considers and discusses all items indicated in directions. Fully supports description.

Discusses how emotions influence motivation. Considers and discusses most items indicated in directions. Needs minor additional detail or support to be complete.

Partial discussion of how emotions influence motivation. Considers and discusses some items indicated in directions. Needs significant detail or support to be complete.

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Points Possible

10

9-8

7-1

POINTS EARNED =

(10 points)

(c) Discuss how an individual or organization uses knowledge about the motivation theories and models to increase motivation within the workplace.

Thorough application of theory to real-life settings. Describes how an individual or organization could use knowledge about motivation theories and models to increase motivation within the workplace. Fully supports description.

Considers how an individual or organization could use knowledge about motivation theories and models to increase motivation within the workplace. Needs minor additional detail or support to be complete.

Partial application of how an individual or organization could use knowledge about motivation theories and models to increase motivation within the workplace. Needs significant detail or support to be complete.

Feedback Comments:

Excellent/Exceeds Expectations

Good/Meets Most Expectations

Incomplete/Meets Partial Expectations

Points Possible

10-9

8-7

6-1

POINTS EARNED =

(10 points)

Writing Mechanics sentence structure, run-ons, fragments, agreement, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, etc.

Demonstrates knowledge and use of writing mechanics, enhances the readability

Demonstrates knowledge and use of writing mechanics but with errors that may detract from the readability

Difficulties with readability due to inappropriate use of writing mechanics

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Points Possible

10-9

8-7

6-1

POINTS EARNED =

(10 points)

Writing Organization Coherence: all writing fits together, makes sense, and flows in effective order – beginning, middle, end

Clarity: all writing is consistent and logical

Coherence: Well organized and purposeful writing; has beginning, middle, and end; strong and appropriate transitions

Clarity: Expresses ideas clearly and logically

Coherence: Sequence of information difficult to follow; lacks a clear beginning, middle, and end; few or inappropriate transitions

Clarity: Attempts to express ideas clearly; sometimes difficult to follow

Coherence: Unclear; lacks beginning, middle and end; fails to use transitions appropriately

Clarity: Disjointed connection of ideas; difficult to follow

For each requirement not completed, points(s) will be deducted as explained below.

(Maximum Deduction 10 Points)

POINTS DEDUCTED:

Requirements for basic APA document formatting and citations

(Maximum Deduction 10 Points)

Your assignment requires the following:

- Name at top of document (-1 point)

- 1 inch margins (-1 point)

- Times/Times New Roman font (-1 point)

- 12 point font (-1 point)

- Double spaced (-1 point)

- Informal citations within the worksheet (-1 point)

- Informal list of references (-2 points)

- Quotation marks when directly quoting a source (-2 points)

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