MGT Module 6, Discussion: Recognition

Overview

Module 6, Discussion: Recognition

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Introduction Recognition and appreciation of employees’ achievements are good for the entire organization. We often feel that our actions go unnoticed or that our work isn’t important to the organization’s overall goals. Being recognized motivates us to continue to work hard. It is good for the individual in that it makes him or her feel like an integral part of the organization. It is good for the organization in that when one person is recognized publicly, others share in that victory and know that they will also be recognized for their achievements. And it is good for the leader; it feels good to give positive feedback. Further, it helps build organizational commitment, improves performance, and increases job satisfaction.

Instructions

Sometimes, you don’t think anybody has noticed what you have done, and then you are recognized for that action.

Think of one such incident in your life. Respond to these questions:

• How did it feel to be recognized?
• What did it make you feel about the leader who recognized your effort?
• What did the leader do or say that made a difference to you?

Think of someone who deserves recognition. Think of a way to make it personal for them, something they, in particular, would appreciate. Thank them. To receive full credit, this should be a discussion you initiate this week. It should not describe a past experience. Respond to these questions:

• Explain why the person deserved recognition.
• What did you do, and what was the person’s reaction?
• What happened when you personally recognized that person?

Directions

• Make your initial post by Day 3 of the week and comment on at least two classmates' posts by Day 7.
• Discussions need to be professional. Please make proper use of capitalization to begin sentences; also, make sure that there are no misspellings, incomplete sentences, or other violations of grammatical rules.
• The basic criterion for a discussion post to be considered effective is that your message must be original and intelligible. You must communicate concisely and effectively. In addition, you must meet the weekly requirements for full credit on discussion assignments.

Discussion Rubric

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Discussion Rubric

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion Questions	15 pts Exemplary Responds to all discussion questions substantively and with clarity. 10 pts Competent Responds to most discussion questions or responses are not substantive. 5 pts Developing Responds to some of the discussion questions or the responses are generic and not substantive. 0 pts Below Expectations Does not respond to the discussion questions.	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNew Experience	10 pts Exemplary Initiates a novel conversation for this assignment, does not describe a past experience. 7 pts Competent Unclear if the conversation is novel or describes a past experience. 3 pts Developing Describes a past experience, does not initiate a new conversation for this assignment. 0 pts Below Expectations Does not have a conversation with a partner for this assignment.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRespond to other students.	5 pts Exemplary Responded to two or more other students; responses were substantive. 3 pts Competent Responded to one other student; response was substantive. 1 pts Developing Responded to other students, but responses were insubstantial. 0 pts Below Expectations Did not respond to other students, or responses were insubstantial.	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTimeliness	5 pts Exemplary Submits initial post on time. 3 pts Competent Submits initial post 1 day late. 1 pts Developing Submits initial post 2 or more days late. 0 pts Below Expectations Does not submit initial post.	5 pts
Total Points: 0