Motivation & Improving Job Performance

  • Describe a real-world situation from your present or former employer where a supervisor’s feedback instructed or motivated others to take action.
  • Identify and describe which motivational theory or theories from this module the supervisor considered (or should have considered) prior to addressing the situation.
  • Describe whether or not the supervisor’s motivational strategy was effective at bringing about positive (or negative) change in others’ behavior. If the supervisor’s strategy proved ineffective, explain alternative or follow-up actions you might take to improve the results.