This assignment have two parts. First, you will discuss what motivates you in the workplace, at school, or in your personal life. Then you will identify ways to motivate the employees of the small grocery store business.

Part 1 Reflect

1) Describe a time when you were motivated to give a “110%” effort.

2) In general, what motivates you to work hard to excel?

Part 2 Apply

While your business will benefit from the efforts of a highly motivated workforce, your challenge as a small grocery store business owner is to determine the most effective and realistic methods to motivate your employees. Respond to the following prompts for the small grocery store business to identify effective methods to motivate your employees.

3) Based on your review of the learning activities on empowerment and designing motivating jobs, identify at least five actions would you take to motivate your employees. Note: Your actions must be realistic for a small business and relevant to your small grocery store business.

4) Explain how these actions will serve to motivate your employees to excel in their work.