BOH4M – Unit 1 – Lesson 6: Motivational Theories

Overview

Duration

100 minutes

Lesson Objective

• To learn about motivational theories.

Lesson Outcomes

• Describe seven different motivational theories
• Explain how these theories work
• Assess the impact of these theories on employees
• Assess which theory carries the greatest value in the workplace

The Lesson

Sequence

1. Starter: Post-it!
2. Task 1 | Motivation – What is it? | Video | Discussion
3. Theory 1 | Teacher led note taking and discussion
4. Theory 2 | Teacher led note taking and discussion
5. Theory 3 | Teacher led note taking and discussion
6. Task 2 | Positive Reinforcement | Video | Discussion
7. Theory 4 | Teacher led note taking and discussion
8. Task 3 | Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs | Pyramid Sketch and Video
9. Theory 5 | Teacher led note taking and discussion
10. Theory 6 | Teacher led note taking and discussion
11. Theory 7 | Teacher led note taking and discussion
12. Task 4 | What type of employee are you?
13. Review: TEDTalk | Dan Pink | The Puzzle of Motivation

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