Assignment 2: Motivating Employees

Assignment 2: Motivating Employees

Motivating employees is of paramount concern for leaders and managers. Organizations seeking to implement significant changes must take into account the effects of employee motivation and morale on the change process.

Using the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources, research the importance of motivating employees.

Based on your research, address the following:

• Explain why motivating employees is an elevated leader/manager concern in an increasingly outsourced and virtual business world.
• Use your textbook, appropriate trade journals, and academic peer-reviewed journal articles to support your argument.

Write a 3–4-page paper in Word format. Note: The title page, references, and appendices are not included in the page count.

Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Click here to download the APA Guide. Use this guide to format your assignment.

Write your responses in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, February 1, 2017, deliver your assignment to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Assignment Components	Proficient	Maximum Points
Explain why motivating employees is an elevated leader/manager concern in an outsourced world of business.	Explanation is sound and accurate. Response demonstrates rational thought and understanding regarding employee motivation as it relates to leader/manager concerns. Explanation gives consideration to the implications of motivating employees in the global business environment.	32
Research your text as well as appropriate trade journals and academic peer-reviewed journals to support your argument.	Arguments are accurate, logical, and supported by appropriate resources, which includes the required text for the course as well as articles from trade journals and/or academic peer-reviewed journals.	16
Academic Writing
Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	Written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation per the APA standards (6th edition).	12
Total		60