Introduction to motivation

Lesson Details:

I: Introduction

A: How to work from home productively

II: Body

A: Introduction to motivation

B: Motivation is important to productivity

C: Examples of motivation in the workplace

III: Conclusion

A: Summary of main points in introduction

B: Concluding comments


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Create an outline for an article about Other:

I: Introduction

A: How to work from home productively

II: Body

A: Introduction to motivation

B: Motivation is important to productivity

C: Examples of motivation in the workplace

III: Conclusion

A: Summary of main points in introduction

B: Concluding comments


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Create an outline for an article about Other:

I: Introduction

A: How to work from home productively

II: Body

A: Introduction to motivation

B: Motivation is important to productivity

C: Examples of motivation in the workplace


III: Conclusion

A: Summary of main points in introduction


B: Concluding comments


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Here are some sample articles, with their outlines. The sample outlines are in italics. Some students scored very high on these tests without including all three body paragraphs; for example, they may have omitted one of the paragraphs about why motivation is important to productivity or efficiency, or how it can make employees more productive.


Sample Essay—No Outline (Score of 1)


The effect of motivation on efficiency and productivity is too often neglected by employers. It is clear that successful business operations require motivated workers to be productive. An unmotivated employee cannot perform his or her duties at a high level, and will not do so no matter how many benefits and perks his or her employer offers. Dedicated workers will take the initiative and do whatever is needed to get the job done right. Their contributions should be recognized and rewarded appropriately, so that they feel valued and appreciated by their employers and continue to be motivated. Employees should also be encouraged to use their creativity and imagination when doing their jobs, so that they can come up with new and better ways of doing things. This will lead to higher efficiency and greater productivity.


Sample Essay—Outline (Score of 4)


Introduction/Main Point 1: The effect of motivation on efficiency and productivity is too often neglected by employers. It is clear that successful business operations require motivated workers to be productive. An unmotivated employee cannot perform his or her duties at a high level, and will not do so no matter how many benefits and perks his or her employer offers. Dedicated workers will take the initiative and do whatever is needed to get the job done right. Their contributions should be recognized and rewarded appropriately, so that they feel valued and appreciated by their employers and continue to be motivated. Employees should also be encouraged to use their creativity and imagination when doing their jobs, so that they can come up with new and better ways of doing things. This will lead to higher efficiency and greater productivity.


Body paragraph 1 (conclusion): Dedicated workers will take the initiative and do whatever is needed to get the job done right. Their contributions should be recognized and rewarded appropriately, so that they feel valued and appreciated by their employers and continue to be motivated.


Body paragraph 2 (support): Employees should also be encouraged to use their creativity and imagination when doing their jobs, so that they can come up with new and better ways of doing things. This will lead to higher efficiency and greater productivity.


Conclusion/Main Point 2: In conclusion, it is clear that successful business operations require motivated workers to be productive.


Sample Essay—Outline with Transitions (Score of 5)


Introduction/Main Point 1: The effect of motivation on efficiency and productivity is too often neglected by employers. It is clear that successful business operations require motivated workers to be productive. An unmotivated employee cannot perform his or her duties at a high level, and will not do so no matter how many benefits and perks his or her employer offers. Dedicated workers will take the initiative and do whatever is needed to get the job done right. Their contributions should be recognized and rewarded appropriately, so that they feel valued and appreciated by their employers and continue to be motivated. Employees should also be encouraged to use their creativity and imagination when doing their jobs, so that they can come up with new and better ways of doing things. This will lead to higher efficiency and greater productivity.


Body paragraph 1 (conclusion): Dedicated workers will take the initiative and do whatever is needed to get the job done right. Their contributions should be recognized and rewarded appropriately, so that they feel valued and appreciated by their employers and continue to be motivated.


Body paragraph 2 (support): Employees should also be encouraged to use their creativity and imagination when doing their jobs, so that they can come up with new and better ways of doing things. This will lead to higher efficiency and greater productivity.


Conclusion/Main Point 2: In conclusion, it is clear that successful business operations require motivated workers to be productive.


Sample Essay—Outline with Transitions (Score of 5)


Introduction/Main Point 1: The effect of motivation on efficiency and productivity is too often neglected by employers. It is clear that successful business operations require motivated workers to be productive. An unmotivated employee cannot perform his or her duties at a high level, and will not do so no matter how many benefits and perks his or her employer offers. Dedicated workers will take the initiative and do whatever is needed to get the job done right. Their contributions should be recognized and rewarded appropriately, so that they feel valued and appreciated by their employers and continue to be motivated. Employees should also be encouraged to use their creativity and imagination when doing their jobs, so that they can come up with new and better ways of doing things. This will lead to higher efficiency and greater productivity.


Body paragraph 1 (conclusion): Dedicated workers will take the initiative and do whatever is needed to get the job done right. Their contributions should be recognized and rewarded appropriately, so that they feel valued and appreciated by their employers and continue to be motivated.


Body paragraph 2 (support): Employees should also be encouraged to use their creativity and imagination when doing their jobs, so that they can come up with new and better ways of doing things. This will lead to higher efficiency and greater productivity.

Conclusion/Main Point 2: In conclusion, it is clear that successful business operations require motivated workers to be productive.

Sample Essay—Essay with No Outline (Score of 3)

Motivation has a significant impact on productivity because happy employees are more productive than unhappy ones. An employee who feels appreciated by his or her employer will take pride in his or her work, which leads to increased effort, enthusiasm, diligence, persistence, endurance, patience, determination, confidence, optimism, resilience, tenacity, courage, perseverance, hard work, determination, stamina, enthusiasm, commitment, dedication, focus, concentration, dynamism, strength, energy level, etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., all of which increase productivity (and quality).

Conclusion/Main Point 2: Therefore, management needs to recognize positive behavior in order for it to continue; this recognition should extend beyond monetary compensation into rewards such as public praise (which can increase morale), awards (which can offer recognition), bonuses (which can show appreciation), gratitude (which can demonstrate respect), promotions (which can reward hard work), opportunities (which can allow for growth), training (which can help employees learn new skills), flexibility (which allows for personal development), mentorship (which helps new employees grow), empowerment (which allows employees more control over what they do), communication (which promotes understanding), consistency (which allows employees predictability), security (which makes employees feel safe), loyalty (which encourages loyalty), teamwork (which fosters cooperation), feedback (which helps communication), feedback (which helps communication), feedback (which helps communication), feedback (which helps communication), feedback (which helps communication), feedback (which helps communication), feedback (which helps communication), feedback (which helps communication), feedback (which helps communication), feedback (which helps communication), feedback (which helps communication), feedback (which helps communication), feedback (