Motivation and Emotion in the Workplace

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION Deliverable Length: 500–700 words OBJECTIVES You have decided to join a professional online networking group to learn more about motivation and emotion in the workplace. The networking group you joined posts research-based papers from the members on the group’s Web site to help increase each other’s knowledge and identify ways to apply that knowledge. The networking group requires each member to prepare 1 research paper that includes key topics related to motivation and emotion. Your research paper will be posted online and shared widely with the other members.  The research paper will contain the following sections: Overview of motivation and emotion   The biology of motivation   The psychology of motivation   External motivators  Goal setting   How does knowledge of emotion and mood help people understand and respond to human behaviors?  Application to the workplace  How knowledge of motivations and emotions helps people understand the unique nature of individuals and their particular drives and the needs and response to human behaviors in the workplace.  Your paper should be in APA format with a minimum of 4 scholarly sources. Please submit your assignment. Reading and Learning Materials Use these resources to help you complete this assignment: What Drives Motivation in the Modern Workplace? Stop Trying to Motivate Your Employees