PROMPT / CONSIDERATION: TDA Consideration: Part 1, characterize the nature of motivation, including its importance and essential historical perspectives. Part 2, select a motivation theory your choice. Provide the reader with a brief overview of the theory. Close with one or two specific examples of how and why your chosen theory may help a manager/leader perform better. Examples and citations expected. Point Makers & Breakers: 1. Use the required template and focus on the CARE / DO-FIX areas by applying real-world examples. 2. More why and how than what. 3. Make sure your scholarly references are directly associated with a corresponding parenthetical citation. 4. Examples are very welcome application drivers. 5. Lists, illustrations, or other visual tools that provide the reader with visual context are a good thing. PLEASE ALSO FOLLOW BY THIS FORMAT BELOW. Essay Format: Whats it all About? (Consideration) Whats it all Mean? (Thorough Discussion) Why Does Anyone Care? (Application / Findings) What to Fix / What to Do / What to Change? (Next Steps / Future Impacts) References: (Three or more academic sources. Peer Reviewed are Desired)