To receive notification that an email is received:  

1.  Click New to create a new email message.
2.  Click on View located on the top menu bar.
3.  Click on Options.
4.  A window box will open displaying different options, click on Request a Read Receipt for
     this Message.  You can also request notification that the email has been successfully sent.

To globally set this option in Outlook:
1.  Click on Tool> on the top menu bar.
2.  Click on Options, then Email Options located on the first tab.
3.  Click on Tracking Options.
4.  Select the appropriate option(s):      
     Request a read receipt for all msg I send.     
     and / or
     Request a delivery receipt for all msg I send.