Read the following scenario:
Within your organization, upper management has decided that your department must be downsized, and it is up to each manager to begin preparing his or her team for the changes. One of the changes to be addressed involves motivational techniques. As manager, you must research and understand various motivational methods to lead and implement change within your area.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper discussing the motivational methods you would use when introducing such a significant change to your organization, and in which you:
Describe which 3 motivational methods you would apply as a manager.
Explain what theoretical concepts from your reading support the points you are making.
A few tips as you begin drafting your essay:
Please focus on the employees that will remain at the organization. Consider the challenges they may face with a decreased workforce but the same amount of work.
Consider the following:
Describe which three motivational methods you would apply as a manager.
Choose three that you would like to implement to maintain morale for the existing staff.
Explain what theoretical concepts from your reading support the points you are making.
Theories of Motivation. Which Theorist best reflects the strategies that you have chosen?
Cite a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar sources to support your position.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines.


