In between 500 and 750 words, write an individual essay addressing the following topic:
Based on the materials in the text, compare and contrast the usefulness of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs with expectancy theory. Which of the two provides a more effective means of understanding what best motivates employees at work? Explain.
Rubric
Essays and Papers
Essays and Papers
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAmount of InformationExemplary: All topics in assignment are addressed. Satisfactory: All topics in assignment but one are addressed. Unsatisfactory: Most topics in the assignment are not addressed. |
| 8.0 ptsExemplary |
5.0 ptsSatisfactory |
0.0 ptsUnsatisfactory |
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8.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of InformationExemplary: All information relates to main topic, including supporting details and/or examples, analogies, metaphors, etc. Satisfactory: Most information relates to main topic, including supporting details and/or examples, analogies, metaphors, etc. Unsatisfactory: Most information does not relate to main topic, including supporting details and/or examples, analogies, metaphors, etc. |
| 8.0 ptsExemplary |
5.0 ptsSatisfactory |
0.0 ptsUnsatisfactory |
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8.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAbility to Apply Course Materials to the WorkplaceExemplary: Thoughtful application of course material to the workplace. Uses resources outside required course material to further develop points within essay. Satisfactory: Thoughtful application of course material to the workplace. Unsatisfactory: Inability to thoughtfully apply course material to the workplace. |
| 8.0 ptsExemplary |
4.0 ptsSatisfactory |
0.0 ptsUnsatisfactory |
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8.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting AbilityExemplary: Conveyed in a focused and concise manner. Satisfactory: With some exceptions conveyed in a focused and concise manner. Unsatisfactory: Conveyed in an unfocused and/or rambling manner. |
| 8.0 ptsExemplary |
4.0 ptsSatisfactory |
0.0 ptsUnsatisfactory |
|
8.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Spelling, SyntaxExemplary: Written with no errors in grammar or syntax. Maybe includes a stray typo. Satisfactory: No more than 1 error per page in spelling, grammar and/or syntax. Unsatisfactory: More than one error in spelling, grammar and/or syntax per page. |
| 8.0 ptsExemplary |
4.0 ptsSatisfactory |
0.0 ptsUnsatisfactory |
|
8.0 pts |
| Total Points: 40.0 |
