Draft Analysis and Applicable Theories Paper

Colorado State University Draft Analysis and Applicable Theories Paper

For Milestone Two, you will submit a draft of the analysis and applicable theories of your case study analysis (Section II), including all the critical elements as listed below. From among the motivational theories discussed in class, select two content theories and two process theories as likely theoretical frameworks for your approach to Acme. Be sure to address the following questions:

Content Theories:

1. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

2. Herzberg’s two-factor mode

Process Theories:

1. Operant Conditioning

2. Equity

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

II. Analysis and Applicable Theories

? What motivational theories would be applicable in addressing the employee morale and productivity issues in the scenario? Why?

? What strengths and limitations impact the application of these theories in addressing the scenario in practice? Why?

? What strengths and limitations impact the application of these theories in effecting change within this organization for this group of individuals? Why?

? What communication strategies, consistent with your selected motivational theories, would be applicable in addressing the employee morale and productivity issues in the scenario?

Your draft will incorporate the course readings and be informed by at least four scholarly journal articles.

Guidelines for Submission: Milestone Two must be submitted as a two- to three-page Microsoft Word document (page count includes only the body of your paper and excludes cover/title pages, abstracts, figures, tables, and references) with double-spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least four sources cited in APA format.