Week 2 DQ1
There are a variety of theories of motivation, many of which are complementary. Of the main motivational theories described in the text, which theory or theories do you think would apply most fully to the people you had take the self-assessments? Why?
The motivational theories I believe that would apply to the three people whom I have chosen to take the self assessments are self-efficacy theory, social-learning theory, and expectancy theory. Every one of these individuals are able to be self efficient when performing tasks at work and are able to complete the assignments, which are given to him and her. From the assessment scoring only one of the individuals would complete the assignment without any negative feedback. The other two are different when it comes to giving negative feedback. All three of these individuals are motivated by the work that is given to him and her. They are trying to achieve a higher goal. All three of these individuals are willing to learn from others and take that information and move forward. They believe that if they do his or her best they will receive some type of rewards in the end. Because they are motivated to receive positive feedback from others he and she are expecting a positive outcome from others employees and being rewarded for a job well done. All three of these individuals enjoy his or her job but they are looking for more out his or her position. If a promotion was dangling in his or her face with more money they would hop on it without any thought or hesitation.
Robbins, S.P. & Judge, T.A. (2011). Organizational behavior (14th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.

Week 2 DQ2
As a manager, what factors do you consider when determining the most effective way to communicate a message to you employees? Does this change if you are preparing to communicate the same message to your