Motivation and Performance Management
For this assignment, use the same company you researched in the assignment, What Makes _____ the Best Place to Work and Why?.
Write a 2–3 page paper in which you:

  1. Describe the difference between job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Determine how both job satisfaction and organizational commitment relate to employee performance at your selected company.
  2. Evaluate your selected company in light of both motivational theory and performance management principles to determine if it is a place you would like to work.
  3. Use at least three quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not quality as academic resources.

This course requires the use of APA format.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

  • Determine how motivational theory and performance management principles are related to employee performance at a given company.

 
 
The previous essay (based on this company)was written on CISCO.

  • Describe the theory and your rationale for selecting the theory.
  • Discuss how the theory works to support your proposed solution.
  • Explain how you will incorporate the theory into your project.
  • Refer to the “Topic 2: Checklist.” Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin]]>

    Basic Purpose
    How do groups function? How does work get done in these groups? How does that work contribute to the definition and accomplishment of the group’s purposes? How does writing affect the processes of work and interaction in these groups? These are a few of the major questions you might answer in the process of composing your final essay for this course. You third essay will be an activity analysis. What that means, basically, is that you will analyze an activity system* (such as a club, a local sports team, a worship group, a local business, etc.) in order to make a major claim or provide a major insight about some aspect of your chosen activity system, preferably in relation to its textual tools. One way to do this is to focus on the use(s) or implications of specific genres of writing or other textual tools in the system (basically, how writing is used in or affects the system). It could also mean that your essay will focus on a problem that exists between components of the system and how the members of that system attempt to solve that problem. Or it might mean that your essay will focus on how values and authority are created, affirmed, or questioned in the system, possibly including how the system’s use of writing demonstrates this process. In any case, your finished essay should analyze and make a claim about your chosen activity system in some focused manner.
    *In this unit, you will read Donna Kain and Elizabeth Wardle’s “Activity Theory: An Introduction for the Writing Classroom,” which will define and discuss activity theory, activity systems, and more. This and other readings in the unit should help you to better understand the concepts that inform this project.
    Process
    In order to complete this project, you will need to first select an activity system to analyze. You should choose a system you are familiar with (preferably one you are or have been involved with). You should be able to communicate with members of your chosen system, and you should also be able to access some of their written/recorded texts. Finally, choose a system that interests you. You will be learning a lot about it (even if you are already a participant in the system), so choose something you would like to study in depth.
    You will need to collect a lot of data. To begin with, you will need to outline the components of the system and their interactions with one another using the activity triangle found on page 400 of our textbook (in Kain and Wardle’s article). Please note: Your overview of the system as can be seen in your outline/triangle is only the start of this project. Your final essay should not be an extended description of the components of the activity triangle. It should, instead, focus on some significant insight about how the system’s components inform, interact with, or otherwise affect the system or other components of the system.
    Other research you will likely need to perform for this project includes observing members of the system in action (such as shadowing or even participating), conducting interviews with various members of the activity system, and gathering a variety of actual texts produced, read, or otherwise used by members of the system. Your interviews may include questions about the system’s goals, customs, texts, activities, etc.
    Next, you will analyze your data. As Wardle and Downs suggest, you should “focus on what is interesting or complicated here. Do community members agree on the motives and purpose of their activities? Do the genres being used effectively facilitate the work of that community? What sorts of values do the genres suggest that the system has? Who has authority in this system? How is that authority affirmed (or questioned) in the genres and activities?” (317). These questions, and others, may help you arrive at a primary claim about the activity performed in your chosen activity system.
    Structure
    The structure you choose for this project will likely be that of a standard academic paper. You will want to include an introduction that provides relevancy for your subject and leads to your primary claim, a body that explains and analyzes your evidence in order to support your primary claim, and a conclusion that provides closure for your exploration of the topic. You will certainly need to cite Kain and Wardle and/or other authors from this unit in your essay.
    Project Milestones
    You will submit a draft of your project in a minimum of five stages. (You may seek additional guidance from your instructor if you need to.) Those stages, and the corresponding word count expectations, are listed below.

    1. 1st Peer Review Draft (Partial Draft: 1,000 words or more)
    2. 1st Videoconference Draft (Partial Draft: 1,000 words or more)
    3. 2nd Peer Review Draft (Complete Draft: 2,000-2,500 words)
    4. 2nd Videoconference Draft (Complete Draft: 2,000-2,500 words)
    5. Final Draft (Complete Draft: 2,000-2,500 words)

    Additional Details
    This project is inspired by the assignment “Activity Analysis” on pages 443-45 of Writing About Writing. You may wish to review those pages for additional ideas and strategies for your activity analysis. Note: Wherever these project guidelines contradict what Wardle and Downs have written on those pages, this document takes precedence over the assignment as outlined in Writing About Writing.

    Competency
    Identify key traditions and ideas influencing our culture.
    Instructions
    In a written response of one to three pages, explain in detail what the Humanities are and how they influence culture?
    Grading Rubric

      0 1 2 3 4
    Category Not Submitted No pass Competence Proficiency Mastery
    Defines Humanities Not Submitted Does not define what the Humanities are. Defines what the Humanities are, but more explanation is needed. Defines what the Humanities are. Defines what the Humanities are in detail.
    Areas of Study Not Submitted Includes few of the subjects the Humanities covers. Includes most of the subjects the Humanities covers. Includes all the subjects the Humanities covers and lists some examples. Includes all the subjects the Humanities covers and lists many examples of each.
    Why Study Humanities? Not Submitted Does not explain why it is important for people to study the Humanities. States that it is important to study Humanities, but explanation is needed. Explains why it is important for people to study the Humanities. Explains in detail why it is important to study Humanities.
    How Art Influences Culture Not Submitted Does not explain how art influences culture. Explains how art influences culture, but needs more explanation and detail. Explains in detail how art influences culture and provides some specific examples. Explains in detail how art influences culture and provides many specific examples.
    How Culture Influences Art Not Submitted Does not explain how culture influences art. Explains how culture influences art, but needs more explanation and detail. Explains in detail how culture influences art and provides some specific examples. Explains in detail how culture influences art and provides many specific examp

    MODULE 5
    M5 ASSIGNMENT 1
    ASSIGNMENT1: LASA2: GENDER APPROPRIATE AND INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS
    DUE 8/20/18
    Recent headlines have sparked heated debate about whether boys should be allowed to dress as girls. For example, a 5-year-old boy in Seattle who enjoys things traditionally for girls, such as jewelry, the color pink, and dresses was supported and encouraged by his mother, who wrote a book about him called “My Princess Boy”. A J. Crew ad featured a mother painting her young boy’s toenails hot pink (CBS News, 2011 April 13). Reactions ranged from outrage and disbelief to support of the mothers.
    On the flipside, girls who shun traditionally “girly things” such as dresses and flowers in favor of more traditional “boy things” such as watching or playing sports, rough-and-tumble play, and choosing boys as friends are often called tomboys.
    For either sex, choosing to engage in activities traditionally reserved for a specific sex can result in teasing and accusations of homosexuality.
    · Using research gathered from your textbook, online course content, and at least 1 research article, analyze the above scenarios.
    · Are the behaviors discussed above (i.e., preferring things traditionally acceptable for a specific sex) indicative of homosexuality? Why or why not?
    · Describe the psychological consequences (positive and negative) that might result from engaging in behaviors reserved for a specific sex?

    · Develop an argument for or against concern that these children might be exhibiting a paraphilia.

    · Which paraphilia(s) might apply and what criteria would you use based on the research?

    · What, if any, intervention would you recommend to a parent whose little girl or boy expresses the desire to engage in behaviors typical of the opposite sex? If you do not believe intervention is necessary, explain why.

    By the due date assigned, write an essay that is 3-5 pages in length. Also include a cover page and reference list. Remember to support your arguments with information drawn from the online content, the textbook, and other credible, scholarly sources to substantiate the points you are making.  Apply APA standards to for writing and citations to your work.

    The paper should be  double-spaced 12-point  typescript, Times Roman font, with  1-inch margins  all around, and free from grammatical errors.

    M5 ASSIGNMENT 2 DISCUSSION

    ASSIGNMENT 2: DISCUSSION: SEXUAL HARASSMENT

    DUE 8/19/18

    The two legal “tests” that constitute sexual harassment are:

    A. Quid pro quo, meaning failure to give in to unwanted sexual advances will threaten a person’s academic or employment career.

    B. Behavior, which a “reasonable person” would deem a “hostile or offensive working environment.”

    Some men complain that because the second point is too vague and potentially too broad, they fear being falsely accused of sexual harassment. They also say they worry that simply smiling and indulging in a little friendly flirting with a female co-worker can be misconstrued. Some women also acknowledge that they miss some of the playful camaraderie.

    · Why is it important to have sexual harassment laws? If you do not believe these laws or necessary, explain your position.

    · Do you think sexual harassment regulations have gone too far? Take a position—yes or no—and discuss it.

    · How would you distinguish playful flirting from sexual harassment? Provide at least two scenarios that illustrate the difference.

    Write your initial response to each part in 3–4 paragraphs. Support your arguments with research, applying APA standards to citation of sources.

    Ethical Problems In The Workplace

    Watch the video (https://kapextmediassl-a.akamaihd.net/artsSCi/Media/PS499/PS499_1404B/PS499_U6_DB_Scenario/PS499_U6_DB_Scenario.html)
    about an ethical issue and respond to the scenario: Minimum of 350 words with references. No intro required.
    There are many ethical problems with this scenario; identify as many of these as you can. Once you have described what the professional did wrong, provide suggestions for better ways to handle this situation.
    In the profession of an Industrial Organization (I/O) psychologist, discuss an ethical issue you are likely to encounter. Some suggested considerations are confidentiality, dual or conflicting relationships, payment, advertising of services, and competence. Then discuss what actions you could take to prevent or successfully navigate the issue.
    References:
    http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx
    http://www.bacb.com/index.php?page=57

     Consider the turnaround team’s ideas for improving the club’s quality of work and what you would do if you were consulting with OCI.
    Review the explanation of the “5-Whys” in the Weekly Briefing for this week. Also review the material on simple gap analysis. Think about how you could use these systems analysis tools to understand OCI’s options.

    Assignment

    For this Assignment:

    • Use a systems approach to analyze OCI’s performance and develop a case-specific “effect-cause-effect logic” tree diagram using the 5-Whys tool. See the rubric for details on what this diagram should contain. The diagram itself should be one page and can be hand-drawn or drawn with software. Tables are not appropriate; it must be in the form of a diagram.

    (Note: you should identify all high-level negative symptoms, then look for associated first-causes, then look for deeper root causes. The shape of your diagram will roughly look like the outline of a tree).

    • Write a summary description of your diagram with specific recommendations for improving the club’s performance that are linked to your diagram analysis. (1 single spaced page).
    • The link is in the attachment below
    • attachment

      UV0833-PDF-ENG.pdf

    Health promotion throughout the life span (8th  ed.).  Retrieved from https://pageburstls.elsevier.com/#/books/9780323056625/cfi/6[s2]/6 Walsh, F. (2003). Family resilience:  a framework for clinical practice. Family Process, 42. Retrieved from http://sw2.haifa.ac.il/images/stories/Field_studies/family_4.pdf  ]]>

    Stress and Coping 

    There are many different types of stress and various impacts that stressful situations can have on all areas of our health. Review these possible stress-provoking situations.

    • Sally is a hardworking young professional who was applauded for her work performance and given more responsibility. After a few months there is a rapid decline in her productivity and she is seen withdrawing from work. Sally’s new manager constantly criticizes her for her lack of productivity, which makes her performance worse, and causes her more worry.
    • Nancy is ready to leave the house for work and spills coffee on her clean work clothes. Then, she finds that her car will not start. When she tries to call for help, she realizes her cell phone is disconnected because she did not pay the bill. She starts to cry.
    • Bob found out that one of his best friends just died. The funeral will be held next week.
    • Tom is called at work and told that he needs to pick up his teenage son from school. This is the second time this year that his son has been sent home for fighting. Tom’s boss is not happy that he requests to leave work early.
    • Tracy, a single mother, finds she doesn’t have enough money left to buy food for her children before her next paycheck in two weeks. This is the third time this year she has struggled to put food on the table.

    Choose one situation to evaluate and answer the following questions:

    • Does this represent chronic or acute stress?
    • What type of response might the body and brain be experiencing to manage the stressor?
    • What would be the goal for coping with this stress? (eliminate, reduce, tolerate)
    • What type of coping strategy should be implemented—emotion-focused coping or problem-directed coping? How would the individual employ this approach? In other words, using this type of coping strategy, what could he or she do to cope with the stressor? Give 2 examples.
    • Write 2 “coping self-statements” the individual might make in response to this stressor. You will find some examples of coping self-statements in your textbook.
    • What are some of the potential long-term impacts on this individual’s health if he or she does not find a way to cope with this stressor?

    Please be sure you address each question, using terms and concepts from your text. A good initial discussion response should be at least 150–250 words in length. In order to earn full credit for participation, you must respond to two or more classmates in a substantive manner before the end of the module. 

    1. Create a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate and explain how the core determinants of health are impacting the health of your target population utilizing the picture below. Note that you should briefly review all of the determinants and then choose the ones that impact your target group to talk about in the assignment.  Be sure to review the link information in the classroom on Core Determinants of Health.  You will then use the power point you created as a visual and record your voice, narrating your power point.