Assessment 1: Research Essay Weighting: 40% of final grade Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 6 Word limit: 3000 words Due date: 13 April 2017 Return of Marks: 8 May 2017 Late penalty: 10% of 100 marks (10 marks per day late) Question 1 20 marks Essay Question: Research has shown that right person-job fit and motivated workers lead to high performance and high job satisfaction and ultimately organizational effectiveness. “Job performance = individual attributes x work effort (motivation) x organisational support” (Wood et al, 2004, p96) Using research and theories discuss how organisations can use their knowledge of individual differences to place YOU in the right job. Choose specific theories to discuss and apply how individual attributes have direct consequences in the work setting. You will need to use examples (fictional or hypothetical) to show your understanding of these concepts. Your essay must include the following:  Introduction (including a statement of intent)  Conclusion  Reference List  Researching and In-text Referencing  Definitions & Explanation of theory  Application of theory to yourself  Relevant stories and examples to reinforce theories discussed Question 2 20 marks Essay Question: Shirley Henderson was recently promoted to a management position at State Potato Chip Co. She is enthusiastic about her work. Generally things are going well, but Shirley is having a problem with Tony. Tony is often late for work, and even though he can do a good job, he does not regularly perform to expectations. Shirley had a talk with Tony to find out what the problem was. Tony said the money and benefits were okay, and the people in the department were nice, but the job was boring. He complained that he didn’t have any say about how to do his job and that Shirley was alwayschecking up on him. Tony believes he is treated fairly because of the union, which gives him job protection. But because everyone is paid the same, working hard is a waste of time. Briefly explain and apply 1) Herzberg’s theory of motivation to the above case to help Shirley; : understand the reasons for Tony’s behaviour and : advise Shirley how to motivate Tony. 2) Expectancy theory of motivation to the above case to help Shirley; : understand the reasons for Tony’s behaviour and : advise Shirley how to motivate Tony. Marking Criteria: These are academic essays and demands analysis and synthesis of academic literature found in refereed journals and academic books. Students therefore need to conduct a literature review before making propositions and conclusions. The essay is to be written in an academic convention with proper citations and references. As a guide, 8 academic references are envisaged. Additional (optional) references may be cited from any source. These should be documented in a standard reference style such as Harvard or APA. Examples of these styles are found in the Learning Commons (library) web page. Marks will be awarded for developing logical arguments supported by evidence. A separate marking guide and mark sheet will be given to students later. Feedback on this essay will be given to students 3 weeks after submission (before the final examination). In addition to paper copy submission into the assignment box, students must submit an electronic copy to Brightspace originality software before the due date. Students are warned about plagiarism and nonoriginal work (see Holmesglen’s policy on this issue in the latter page). Work submitted for all assignments must be accompanied by a completed and signed copy of the Assessment Cover Sheet. Students must always retain an electronic copy of all assignments to pre-empt any loss of the paper copy.Marking Guide Criteria for Grading Questions: Criteria for grading essay questions Assessment criteria Minimum criteria for pass These criteria are used to award a mark for your assignment. In addition to meeting the minimum criteria in the second column the quality of your assignment will be assessed on the criteria in this column and numerical marks awarded from pass level to high distinction level. These are the base criteria that must be met for a pass in the subject. Structure of the essay including  Well-articulated introduction (with statement of intent)  Conclusion (explicitly drawing together the key points of the argument)  Coherence and soundness in progress of arguments (development of a theme or argument with logical relationships between the components). Structure including  introduction (with statement of intent)  conclusion drawing together the key points of the argument  arguments in support of the main viewpoint of the essay. Quality of expression and presentation - these are vehicles for conveying your argument to the reader and therefore important in the overall quality of the essay. Presentation and expression that is readable. Spell Check used. Essay Proof Read & Checked. Strength and substantiation for your arguments relying upon  evidence such as established theories and concepts, statistics, facts, other academic literature, government reports,  case examples  critical reasoning showing higher level thinking, use of a suitable conceptual framework and evidence of synthesis and critical evaluation. Provision of supporting evidence, not just opinion or single source of information. Some examples to support your argument.  Theory explained and examples given  Textbook used and further Research done Level of understanding of material gauged by adequate description of relevant concepts where needed, and use of such concepts in formulating arguments. Evidence in essay that basic concepts are understood and can be described. Thoroughness and soundness of referencing method including:  citation style  bibliography Mostly correct use of referencing techniques. High Distinction to Pass Low PassAssessment Criteria Q1 Content & Arguments: 15  Understanding of the performance equation 2  Discussion/understanding of relevant OB theories –individual attributes 5 – (choose 2 areas to discuss)  Application of these theories to job performance 5  Examples/ Stories used to reinforce argument 3 Information and Referencing: 5  Breadth and depth of reading  Appropriateness of reading  Adequacy of the theoretical base  Quality of the arguments in support of the conclusions reached  Citation style  Reference List Overall Assessment: 20 Assessment Criteria Q2 2.1Content & Arguments: Herzberg’s theory of motivation- explained 2 understand the reasons for Tony’s behaviour 3 advise Shirley how to motivate Tony 4 2.2Content & Arguments: Expectancy theory of motivation 2 understand the reasons for Tony’s behaviour 3 advise Shirley how to motivate Tony 4 Information and Referencing: 2  Breadth and depth of reading  Appropriateness of reading  Adequacy of the theoretical base  Quality of the arguments in support of the conclusions reached  Citation style Reference List Overall Assessment: 20 .