Lesson Plan

• Describe the main extrinsic and intrinsic reasons why individuals choose to work.
• Explain how motivation influences productivity, quality and employee turnover.
• Compare key motivation theories (Maslow, Herzberg, McClelland, Vroom) and identify their workplace applications.
• Evaluate practical strategies for motivating staff and how to measure motivation levels.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handouts summarising motivation theories
• Worksheet with a case‑study scenario
• Sticky notes and pens for brainstorming
• Motivation survey template for exit ticket

Begin with a quick ask‑the‑class: “Why do you think people go to work?” Capture ideas on sticky notes to generate interest. Link responses to prior knowledge of basic needs and highlight that today’s focus is on both extrinsic and intrinsic motivators. Explain that by the end of the lesson students will be able to identify motivations, apply key theories, and suggest practical ways to boost staff performance.

1. Do‑Now (5’) – Students write one reason people work on a sticky note; share and cluster responses.
2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Present extrinsic vs intrinsic motivations with slide examples.
3. Theory Carousel (15’) – Four stations (Maslow, Herzberg, McClelland, Vroom); groups summarise each theory on a poster.
4. Case Study Analysis (15’) – In pairs, examine a short business scenario and propose motivation strategies using the theories.
5. Whole‑class Debrief (10’) – Groups present ideas; discuss impact on productivity, quality and turnover.
6. Exit Ticket (5’) – Individually write one practical way to motivate employees and one method to measure motivation.

Recap the key reasons people work and how intrinsic and extrinsic factors drive performance. Highlight the most useful motivation theory for today’s case study and remind students of the exit‑ticket responses as a quick check for understanding. For homework, assign a short article on employee engagement and ask students to complete a simple motivation survey with a family member or friend.