In order to complete this assignment you are to first view the following TED talks by two renowned authors and researchers on the topic of motivation and respond to the questions below:

- "The Surprising Science of Motivation: Daniel Pink on TED"
http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_on_motivation?language=en

- "What Makes Us Feel Good About Work" - Dan Ariely https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_ariely_what_makes_us_feel_good_about_our_work?language=en

· In Daniel Pink's talk he discusses what social scientists know but management typically does not know? What is he referring to? Why is it important?

· In Daniel Pink's talk he refers to the candle and the box problem? What does this experiment illustrate and why is it useful for us to understand?

· Both Dan Ariely and Daniel Pink indicate that isn't just about money and financial incentives? Once a certain amount of basic compensation is achieved by a worker, what seems to stimulate greater engagement, problem solving ability and motivation?

· Which of the various motivation theories covered in Chapter 6 of the text best applies to your own personal experience? Explain your answer.

· Which of the theories applies to any place you have worked? Explain your answer.