Using Strengths to Increase Motivation

Complete the “What is My Level of PsyCap” self-assessment. 

Write a 1,400-word paper in which you include the following:

• Explain why you agree or disagree with your results.
• Develop strategies to advance your career using your strengths.
• How can you use goal-setting to increase motivation and improve job performance?
• How might your engagement as an employee and job satisfaction influence job performance?
• Discuss at least 5 of the following motivational theories and explain how these can aid in job performance:
  • Extrinsic motivation
  • Intrinsic motivation
  • McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y
  • Maslow’s Needs Hierarchy
  • Acquired needs theory
  • Self-determination theory
  • Herzberg’s theory of motivation
  • Equity theory
  • Expectancy theory

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines

Efficacy

Score : 18 pts.

15 – 18 pts.

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Resiliency

Score : 18 pts.

15 – 18 pts.

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Hope

Score : 18 pts.

15 – 18 pts.

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Optimism

Score : 17 pts.

15 – 18 pts.

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