Jessica Boyd
Week 3 Employee Portfolio: Motivation Action Plan
April 21, 2014
Susan Mills

Employee Portfolio: Motivation Action Plan
One of the most important aspects of a supervisor’s job it to ensure that his/her employees are happy and satisfied with their career. Motivation is defined “as the process that accounts for an individual’s intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal” (Robbins & Judge, 2011). In the motivation plan that follows there are several different motivational theories that have been chosen for the three employees at Riordan Manufacturing which will be used in the effort to increase performance within the company.
Samuel Boyd– Goal Setting Theory After reviewing the self-assessment survey taken by Samuel Boyd, there are many motivational theories that could be used; however the theory that will produce the best results for him is the goal-setting Theory. Samuel’s assessment indicates that he is willing to try new things but allows personal or professional setbacks to keep him from going after his ambitions. In order to motivate him management will use the reward system which will connect to the goal-setting theory and making sure his is setting obtainable, realistic goals. This will motivate him and encourage him to continue to strive for more out of his career. It is management’s understanding that Mr. Boyd has set unrealistic goals in the past which is the main reason for his frustrations and ultimately giving up on ambitions quickly. When an employee accomplishes his/her goal it results in self-satisfaction and the yearning for more achievement. The department will first start with achievement awards; gift cards, free lunch, etc. will be done quarterly to emphasize the appreciation the company has on the employees. In Motivational Strategies for the Workplace, Amanda L. Webster states “public recognition