Group Situation and Motivation

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses how different people show different results when working in groups, in both the academic and professional environment. Some people have good experiences and prefer to work in groups while others tend to be more introverted and reclusive, and choose to work in groups only when absolutely necessary. The paper discusses the writer's experiences with the "group motivation exercise" and comments about the nuances of working in a group.


Outline:
Introduction
What the Exercise Taught Me
What I Will Do Differently in the Future
Intrinsic Motivation for Groups
Motivating Team Incentives
Consideration for Team Incentives
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"In my first several classes I was highly motivated and ready to do whatever was necessary to finish my completing the required courses for my bachelors degree. I found that many people were hesitant to take the lead but I have always felt I was a natural leader so I took charge of the groups and laid out the assignments as well as orchestrated the proper timelines in order to complete and turn in the assignments on time. This went on for the first half dozen classes or so then I had an epiphany, no one wanted to lead the classes. This put me in a bind. I was doing two to three times the work of my peers yet receiving the same exact grade as them. I pondered not volunteering to be the leader but over the next half dozen of classes I found that if I did not take charge no one would. Now I have found that everyone does just enough to put together a shell of an assignment and get a passing grade."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Engleberg, Isa N., & Wynn, Diana R. (2007). Working in Groups. Communication Principles and Strategies (4th ed.). Chapter Eleven, Goal Setting and Motivation in Groups, : Allyn & Bacon, Inc. A Pearson Education Company.

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