Essays On Motivation

Motivation affects direction, intensity, and duration (Locke & Gary, 2004). Increased firm growth has been observed to be positively associated with high task motivation (Miner, Smith, et. al., 1989). Berman and Miner (1985) conducted a study on CEOs, COOs, executive VPs, and group VPs and discovered that individuals who reached high positions in large business […]

Gawel, Joseph E.  Herzberg’s theory of motivation and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, . Herzberg, a psychologist, proposed a theory about job factors that motivate employees. Maslow, a behavioral scientist and contemporary of Herzberg’s, developed a theory about the rank and satisfaction of various human needs and how people pursue these […]

Each case study incorporates motivation theories such as the Goal-Setting Theory and Management by Objectives (MBO). The Goal-Setting Theory involves setting goals to evaluate job performance and motivating employees to attain those goals. For instance, Two Men and a Truck utilized this theory, where Mrs. Sheets aimed to add a personal touch to a sector […]

Dating in the Workplace Executive Summary The ethical dilemma introduced in this paper is a popular one: Dating in the Workplace. It is an issue that has grabbed the attention of the media, and it has the power to ruin an organization if not dealt with correctly. This paper will raise awareness of the rewards […]

Abstract The intent of this paper is to discuss some of the current research and opinion concerning, and to compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of, one of the more common theories of motivation, the Equity theory. In addition, this paper will compare and contrast the Equity theory with another popular theory of motivation: […]

1. Introduction This article highlights key issues / factors that motivated MrJohnston to start his business. These key issues will be analysed using the external and internal factors of entrepreneurship. The internal factors will include theories such as personality theories, behavioural theories and sociological and cognitive approaches studied by various individuals and groups. We will […]

“Ocean’s Eleven” Path-goal Theory In “Ocean’s Eleven” Steven Soderbergh did a great job as a director in keeping the audience interested throughout the whole movie time. Path-goal theory of leader effectiveness can be easily applied to the movie. The path-goal theory by Robert House holds that the leader can affect group’s performance, satisfaction and motivation […]

During my prior job, the management employed achievement motivation as a way to inspire and incentivize employees. This method of motivating workers yielded some positive results. Managers would identify staff members who consistently excelled over a period of four months. Out of this group, five individuals were selected to be rewarded for their exceptional performance […]

Goal-setting Theory and its Effective Application According to the book Organisational Behaviour on the Pacific Rim (2007), motivation is the “forces within a person that affect his or her direction, intensity and persistence of voluntary behaviour in the workplace”. This means that compared to a non-motivated employee, a motivated one is willing to consistently (persistence) […]

Motivational factors which affect an individual to volunteer at local/major sporting events DISCLAIMER: At the Service Industry Project Scheme (SIPS) subject is undertaken by a final year student from the University of Canberra, as part of their undergraduate degree. No liability will be accepted by the student, the staff or the university, for any outcomes […]

Online Multiplayer Video Games Create Greater Negative Consequences, Elicit Greater Enjoyment than Traditional Ones ScienceDaily (Oct. 22, 2007) — Online video games with thousands of simultaneous players, such as “World of Warcraft,” have become hugely popular in the last two decades and are now a multibillion dollar industry with tremendous financial success.Joshua Smyth, associate professor […]

People’s behavior is impacted in various ways by stress, a widespread problem in the 21st century. The idea of stress has changed over time and is now commonly used in everyday conversation. Originally, stress did not refer to feeling overwhelmed or having excessive concerns, but this meaning developed in the last century. Hans Selye, a […]

This report seeks to further explore the duties of a manager, who is essentially someone accountable for uniting individuals to accomplish specific goals. However, it is important to recognize that the role of a manager is significantly more complex. Throughout time, a range of management theories have been developed and implemented, resulting in the development […]

oCase Summary -Mr. Pierre Dux is the employee of the INCO manufacturing plant. -He thought that he would get a promotion from the company but he did not. -The company was successful because of his work. He did not get any benefit tough. -4 years ago, the company did not have a good business, and […]

Plan Paper Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better. – King Whitney Jr. […]

Au Bon Pain, an up-scale fast food cafe, was founded in 1977 and has since achieved successful growth in the quick food service industry. Currently, it operates 230 company-owned and franchised restaurants in the US and Asia. However, in 1986, the management of the company recognized their inefficiency and lack of effectiveness despite having more […]

We do not engage in criminal activity solely out of a desire to behave criminally. Growing up in N___, we were taught to avoid certain activities due to our impoverished community. To protect ourselves from danger and lack of assistance, I wear gloves and a mask. It should be emphasized that we don’t engage in […]

The company values its traditional culture, has an “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it” philosophy, and does not view innovation as a normal part of the business. By not capitalizing on the ingenious creations by Sam Jenkins and Carol Velez, CoolBurst missed the mark of the changing needs of its current and potential customers […]

In the movie, the organization known as INITECH was a multicultural environment with employees from various backgrounds, including different nationalities and religions, such as Arab Muslim Samir. Throughout the story, there were various contracts observed between employees and the organization, including psychological contracts like Peter’s which changed after he underwent hypnotism. Additionally, an implicit contract […]

Observational learning involves cognitive processes such as attention, motor skills, motivation, and memory. It occurs when individuals observe others’ actions and later reproduce them. To facilitate this process, observers must pay close attention to the demonstrated behavior and store it in their memory. Observational learning encompasses the ability to both recall and execute behavior. Motivation […]

Feminist Theory, Embodiment, and the Docile Agent: Some Reflections on the Egyptian Islamic Revival Saba Mahmood Close Reading Analysis Lit 090 Mahmood looks to tackle the issue of not the cultures behind feminism but to understand the underpinnings behind feminism. She suggests that quite often the narrative is focused on feminism as a response to […]

Tourist motivation is the reason why a tourist will make the decision to choose one destination over another and the attributes that governs that behavior. This is important to the tourist professional for a number of reasons. The tourist professional must have an understanding of what drives the tourist to initiate the vacation and then […]