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PURPOSE:

  • To write an Article Review of an article from Harvard Business Review or HR Magazine
  • To continuously improve writing and formatting skills.

ASSIGNMENT:

Find an article from Harvard Business Review (HBR) or HR Magazine, written in the last 10 years (2009-2019), which focuses on motivation. Address all of the following components:

  • Summarize the article in 1-2 paragraphs. This should be an overview of the article, specific details about the content should be included in other components of the assignment, this is a summary. Remember to cite your article, it is the source!
  • Discuss the specific aspect of motivation being addressed in the article. Is it a theory, a practice, and/or an application? Remember to cite your article, it is the source!
  • How does the motivation discussion from the article relate to what you learned from the textbook (Chapter 11-Motivation)? Can you see any connection or relationship to any of the theories? Here you will need to cite both the article and the textbook in the discussion.
  • How could a manager read this article and apply the information in practice? Back up all your statements with other scholarly sources, including the article and textbook (if applicable).

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • All written content of the assignment should be in paragraph form, no bullet or numbered lists.
  • Assignment must include a minimum of 4 scholarly sources. The article will count as one source, the textbook will count as one source; therefore, at least two other scholarly sources are required.
  • Article MUST BE properly cited on the Reference Page so that professor can go find the article.
    • If professor cannot find the article based on the reference, significant points will be deducted. A website URL link is NOT SUFFICIENT! All required components of a properly formatted APA reference are required.
  • Article review should be 2-3 content pages, not including title page or references.
  • USE THE LIBRARY RESOURCES TO HELP YOU ACCESS HBR AND HR MAGAZINE!!!!
  • Adhere to all APA formatting and rules for written assignments:
    • Outlined in Syllabus, page 12
    • APA and formatting resources available in the APA Information & Resources Module in Canvas
    • Make use of the Library and Writing Center to help!

Rubric

Assignment #4: Article Review

Assignment #4: Article Review

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle Summary

15.0 pts

Excellent

Article was briefly summarized in 1-2 paragraphs. Main points and overview of article were included.

12.0 pts

Good Start

Article was summarized in 1-2 paragraphs. Main points were discussed; however, some information was missing.

10.0 pts

Needs Work

Article was not summarized within 1-2 paragraphs. Too much detail was provided, not really a summary.

0.0 pts

Not Acceptable

An article summary was not included

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMotivation Discussion

20.0 pts

Excellent

Specific aspects of motivation from the article were discussed. It was apparent the student understood that theory, practice, and/or application were being discussed.

17.0 pts

Good Start

Specific aspects of motivation from the article were discussed. It appeared the student had a general understanding that theory, practice, and/or application were being discussed. Some information or connections were missing.

15.0 pts

Needs Work

An overview of the motivation aspects from the article were included; however, many specifics and details were missing.

0.0 pts

Not Acceptable

No specific discussion of motivation from the article was included.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnection to Textbook

25.0 pts

Excellent

A discussion of the connection and relationship between the article and the textbook was included. It was apparent the student understood how the textbook and article were related.

20.0 pts

Good Start

A discussion of the connection and relationship between the article and the textbook was included. It appeared the student understood how the textbook and article were related; however, details were missing.

17.0 pts

Needs Work

A discussion of the connection and relationship between the article and the textbook was included. Although, it did not appear that the student understood how the textbook and article were related.

0.0 pts

Not Acceptable

No specific discussion about the connection between the article and the textbook was included.

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of Content

25.0 pts

Excellent

A discussion of how the article content could be applied in practice by a manager was included. It was apparent the student conducted research and applied the content appropriately.

20.0 pts

Good Start

A discussion of how the article content could be applied in practice by a manager was included. It was somewhat apparent the student conducted research and attempted to apply the content.

17.0 pts

Needs Work

A discussion of how the article content could be applied in practice by a manager was included. It was not apparent that the student conducted research and attempted to apply the content.

0.0 pts

Not Acceptable

An application of the article content was not specifically addressed or included.

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting

10.0 pts

Excellent

Writing flows smoothly throughout the assignment. Almost no spelling and/or grammar mistakes.

8.0 pts

Good Start

Writing flows fairly smoothly throughout assignment. Some headings and/or transitions were needed. A few spelling and/or grammar mistakes.

6.0 pts

Needs Work

Writing is not smooth throughout assignment. Student needed to include transitions, headings, and/or break up paragraphs. Many spelling and/or grammar mistakes.

1.0 pts

Not Acceptable

Writing was very difficult to read and follow. Student didn't write in paragraph form and/or there were so many grammar and spelling mistakes that it inhibited reading of the assignment.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting & References

10.0 pts

Excellent

APA Format as outlined in the Syllabus (p. 12) was followed. References were properly cited with in-text citations and included in the proper format on the reference page. Properly formatted title page was included.

8.0 pts

Good Start

APA Format as outlined in the Syllabus (p. 12) was followed. For the most part, references were properly cited with in-text citations and included in the proper format on the reference page. Almost properly formatted title page was included.

6.0 pts

Needs Work

APA Format as outlined in the Syllabus (p. 12) was followed. Many references were not properly cited with in-text citations and/or included in the proper format on the reference page. Title page may or may not be formatted correctly.

0.0 pts

Not Acceptable

APA Format as outlined in the Syllabus (p. 12) was not followed. References were not included as in-text citations and/or listed on the reference page.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle Access

20.0 pts

Acceptable

Professor was able to access the article by the information provided in the reference.

0.0 pts

Not Acceptable

Professor was NOT able to access the article by the information provided in the reference.

20.0 pts

Total Points: 125.0

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Running head: MOTIVATION

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MOTIVATION
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Article Review
Summary
The article “Gift cards – the ultimate Christmas staff reward?” written by Sarah
Chesterton for the HR magazine discusses the importance of motivating employees around the
Christmas holiday (Chesterton, 2019). Chesterton discusses the significance of choosing this
time of the year to show appreciation to employees; it is an opportunity to appreciate employees
for a good year and motivate them for the coming year as well. She goes on to deliberate about
the best reward to offer employees. The gift of cash seems to be the obvious choice but
according to the article, this would have a somewhat lukewarm reception as cash rewards often
get swallowed up by salaries and leave an unimpressive mark (Chesterton, 2019).
According to Chesterton, the best reward at this time of the year would be a gift card
because it separates from the alary and offers immediate gratification (Chesterton, 2019).
Recipients are forced to actively seek to redeem the card which plays a good reminder of the
reason they got the card enhancing a positive association for the employer. Gift car...


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