This lesson plan focuses on work motivation and SMART action plans

*Students should have read the first half of chapter 12- Work Motivation (pages 380 to 400) of the course textbook* prior to this class period:
*Muchinsky, P. M. & Howes, S. S. (2018). Psychology applied to work: An introduction to industrial and organizational psychology (12th ed.). Hypergraphic Press.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate current workplace motivation best practices and apply major concept and themes from I/O motivation research.
• Describe how motivation can be conceived as being influenced by both individual factors and organizational elements (structure, culture, leadership expectations).
• Assess major motivation theories and how they apply to the workplace.

1. Mini Lesson ( SMART Goals PowerPoint slides)
   1. Draw Flowers based on each step of creating SMART goals
   Return to each slide to describe how each instruction matches up with the respective aspect of SMART.
2. Kahoot
   1. What does S stand for?
      1. Smart
      1. Studious
      1. Specific
      1. Salient
   1. What does M stand for?
      1. Measurable
      1. Maintainable
      1. Malleable
      1. Massive
   1. What does A stand for?
      1. Acceptable
      1. Achievable
      1. Amenable
      1. Accurate
   1. What does R stand for?
      1. Ridiculous
      1. Recommended
      1. Relaxed
      1. Relevant
   1. What does T stand for?
      1. Time-bound
      1. Tenacious
      1. Talkative
      1. Testable
   1. Is this a SMART goal? (yes / no)
      1. Write fifty words.
      1. Buy one loaf of brioche bread tomorrow for french toast.
3. Small Group SMART Goal creation (Groups of 3-4)
   1. SMART Goal for writing an essay due next week
   1. SMART Goal for cleaning your apartment before a friend visits
   1. SMART Goal for getting into grad school
4. Discussion of how SMART Goals impact motivation within same small groups
   1. How might poor goal creation affect goal-setting theory?
5. Kahoot part two: Choose the theory being described
   1. A theory of motivation based on the fulfillment of basic needs to experience intrinsic motivation.
      1. Goal Setting Theory
      1. Equity Theory
      1. Expectancy Theory
      1. Self Regulation Theories
      1. Self-Determination Theory
   1. A theory of motivation based on the perceived degree of relationship between how much effort a person expends and the performance that results from that effort.
      1. Goal Setting Theory
      1. Equity Theory
      1. Expectancy Theory
      1. Self Regulation Theories
      1. Self-Determination Theory
   1. A theory of motivation based on the comparison of one’s inputs to outcomes with those of another person to determine if a situation is fair. These determinations of equity dictate subsequent actions taken.
      1. Goal Setting Theory
      1. Equity Theory
      1. Expectancy Theory
      1. Self Regulation Theories
      1. Self-Determination Theory
   1. A theory of motivation based on directing one’s effort toward the attainment of specific goals that have been set or established.
      1. Goal Setting Theory
      1. Equity Theory
      1. Expectancy Theory
      1. Self Regulation Theories
      1. Self-Determination Theory
   1. Which theory incorporates the concepts of instrumentality and valence?
      1. Goal Setting Theory
      1. Equity Theory
      1. Expectancy Theory
      1. Self Regulation Theories
      1. Self-Determination Theory
6. Think-Pair-Share about pros and cons of each theory (or group of theories)
   1. How could you increase employee motivation using each theory?
   1. What theory would be easiest to implement?
   1. What theory do you think would be most effective?
7. Housekeeping
   1. Upcoming reading and assignments
      1. Please read the second half of Chapter 12 by class on Wednesday
   1. What was something you learned from today’s class?
   1. What was confusing about this topic?
   1. How helpful was this activity for increasing your learning?