Unit 3 Lesson 1 Assignment: Comparing Theories of Motivation
Complete the following assignment and submit your work.
Compare and contrast the theories of Maslow, Alderfer, McClelland, and Herzberg. Present your assignment in
chart/table form.
MASLOW
THEORY
LOWER-ORDER
NEEDS
ALDERFER
McCLELLAND
HERZBERG
HIGHER-ORDER
NEEDS
UNIQUE
ELEMENT OF
THIS THEORY
Rubric
Unit 3 Activity 1 Assignment
Categories
Level 1
(50 - 59%)
Level 2
(60 - 69%)
Level 3
(70 - 79%)
Level 4
(80 - 100%)
Knowledge and
Understanding
-demonstrates an
understanding of
various theories of
motivation
MC3.01
-demonstrates limited
understanding of
various theories of
motivation
-demonstrates some
understanding of
various theories of
motivation
-demonstrates l
considerable
understanding of
various theories of
motivation
-demonstrates thorough
understanding of
various theories of
motivation
Thinking
-effectively compares
various theories of
motivation
MC3.01
-compares various
theories of motivation
with limited
effectiveness
-compares various
theories of motivation
with some
effectiveness
-compares various
theories of motivation
with considerable
effectiveness
-compares various
theories of motivation
with a high degree of
effectiveness
Communication
-effectively uses
proper business
vocabulary in written
communication
FM2.04
-uses proper business
vocabulary in written
communication with
limited effectiveness
-uses proper business
vocabulary in written
communication with
some effectiveness
-uses proper business
vocabulary in written
communication with
considerable
effectiveness
-uses proper business
vocabulary in written
communication with a
high degree of
effectiveness
Note: A student whose achievement is below Level 1 (50%) has not met the expectations for this assignment or activity.