Background
The management literature contains a large body of theory relating to motivation, and textbooks on organisational behaviour and management often present these under the headings of content theories and process theories. Each category contains a range of theories.
However, the relationship between management theory and practice is not straightforward, and translating theory into effective action in any particular context may require considerable modification and adaptation.
Your Task
You should consider the question of the extent to which motivation theories can be regarded as a straightforward guide to management action in practical situations. You should consider a range of theories, published practical case studies of motivation theory in action, and your own experience in the workplace.
Given the wide range of theories available, and a large literature of case studies, you will have to be selective in your treatment of this question.
Your analysis should be structured in the following way:
• A cover page, setting out a title for your analysis (plus your SID number and word count)
• A detailed contents page, with headings and page numbers for each of your sections and sub-sections.
• An introduction, setting out the parameters of the problem, the particular theories and practical situations that you have decided to analyse, your justifications for these choices, and your approach to them. (approximately 200 words)
• An analysis, constructed around academic references, empirical evidence and your own experience. You may wish to break this discussion down into headed sub-sections for greater clarity. (approximately 800 words)
• A conclusion, giving a concise summary of your arguments your conclusions regarding the practical applicability of motivation theory. (approximately 200 words)
• Reference list, in Harvard format.
Intended learning outcomes for the assessment
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principles and practice of human resource management and its application to organisations.
• Evaluate and formulate appropriate approaches to manage a variety of human resource management situations.
• Analyse and evaluate complex problems and synthesise feasible solutions.
Detailed Assessment Criteria
• Introduction, showing an understanding of the problem, a selection of theories and applications suitable for a short analysis, a justification for your selection and a statement of your analytical approach. (20%)
• An analysis, with a clearly structured argument, extensive referencing, the use of empirical evidence, and a reflective use of personal organisational experiences. (60%)
• Conclusions, concisely summarising the main points and their implications for the use of motivation theory as a guide for management practice. (10%)
• Overall presentation including: document structure, referencing standards and clarity of expression. (10%)
Assessment Literacy
Written assignment relating to the application of theory into practice, 1200 words.
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