$1.$ Define motivation and explain the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.

$2.$ identify and Describe content theories of motivation based on employee needs.

$3.$ Identify and explain process theories of motivation.

$4.$ Describe the reinforcement perspective and social learning theory and how they can be used to motivate employees.

$5.$ Discuss major approaches to job design and how job design influences motivation.

$6.$ Explain how empowerment heightens employee motivation.

$7.$ Identify three elements of employee engagement and describe some ways that managers can create a work environment that promotes engagement.

$8.$ Describe how managers give people a sense of making progress toward meaningful goals to build a thriving workforce and create a high$-$performing organization.