Essays On Motivation

Compensation is the remuneration received by an employee in return for his/her contribution to the organization. It is an organized practice that involves balancing the work-employee relation by providing monetary and non-monetary benefits to employees. In traditional organizational structures, employees were expected to work and follow top-down orders of a boss or supervisor. These employees […]

History of Management Thought The Hawthorne Studies Wren and Bedeian (2009) states that there is no other study in the history of management that has received such high levels of controversial attention, laced with criticism and praises at the same misinterpreted and reinterpreted countless times. What was described as a study to investigate the relation […]

If you have had a class on game theory, you will be well aware of this concept. It forms the basis of many TV game shows. The prisoner’s dilemma was illustrated in Truman Capote’s book, “In Cold Blood” concerning the 1959 robbery of a Kansas farmhouse by Perry Smith and Dick Hickock, who murdered their […]

Characteristics of Adult Learners Adult learners have characteristics that set them apart from ‘traditional’ school or college learners. All adults come to courses with a variety and range of experiences, both in terms of their working life and educational backgrounds. This impacts on how and why they participate in learning. While each student has individual […]

The dynamic business world is impossible without proper and perspective leadership. There are few aspects that play a major role in determining the success of an organization such as technological advantage, perspective management, product branding, human resources and teamwork. Among all these factors teamwork plays pivotal role for a success and prosperity of any organization. […]

After graduating from Harvard with a PhD, McGregor was the first full time psychologist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He helped create its Industrial Relations Section. McGregor later went on to be the President of Antioch College for 6 years, and throughout his career he advised for union and management the same and served on […]

Motivators seldom make reference to the carrot and the stick. This metaphor relates, of course, to the use of rewards and penalties in order to induce desired behaviour. It comes from the old story that to make a donkey move, one must put a carrot in front of him or dab him with a stick […]

Motivation Theories Chardye Lloyd University of Phoenix Online Each employee has different things that motivate him or her to do the Job tasks that are assigned while presenting great hospitality to the guest of the hotel. To make sure that my employees are doing a great Job I need to fgure out what motivates them […]

It is essential to recognize the importance of creating a business plan when starting a business. Despite this, some owners overlook its significance. A well-developed plan gives priority to achieving key objectives and requires establishing effective communication strategies to remain on track. Developing a communication plan is critical for companies to effectively inform and alert […]

“If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” (Benjamin Franklin, American statesman, scientist, and philosopher). Master of Ceremonies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen good morning. Investing in your future is crucial if you want to avoid being […]

Emotions have a significant impact on the current situation. The student’s shift in attitude in class can be attributed to the emotions provoked by her instructor. Though she was previously an active participant both in class and group discussions, her professor’s public criticism caused her to withdraw from sharing her thoughts. This case demonstrates the […]

Encinosa, Gaynor, and Rebitzer’s article discusses the correlation between economics and sociology in terms of group dynamics. The authors explore how institutions and organizations use motivation and incentives to influence their employees, while also examining the role of informal interactions in shaping doctors’ perceptions of cost and benefits related to incentives. The paper identifies four […]

Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) is defined in the TUI module two background information, which cites (Ovretveit 1995) as; “A comprehensive strategy of organizational and attitude change, for enabling personnel to learn and use quality methods, in order to reduce costs and meet the requirements of patients and other “customers”. Module […]

My professional pursuits have always emphasized the significance of service. With workplace diversity now a prevalent trend, it is imperative to continually improve and develop one’s skills and potentials to remain competitive. These competencies not only facilitate success but also enhance capabilities. Therefore, I plan to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Southern […]

With the latest Facebook or iphone app, the ease of contacting friends, and the newest YouTube video, it has become easier and more tempting to NOT do work- procrastination, progresses natural assassin. Solomon and Rothblum (1984) defined procrastination as the “act of needlessly delaying tasks to the point of experiencing subjective discomfort” (503). However procrastination […]

Psychological needs do not have any material existence and are mental or psychological in nature. There is reference to a deficit of some psychological entity; a discrepancy between a desired level and a current amount (Deckers, p. 184). In some cases, psychological needs are assumed to emerge into consciousness from physiological needs. Homeostasis describes the […]

“What is Motivated Reasoning, and What Are Its implication for Managing People? ” Motivated reasoning is a stubborn and highly subjective means of defending ones judgment. I would say this behaviour could potentially produce both positive and negative results in managing people, depending on the situation. For instance, in the Billy Bonzai case that we’ve […]

Motivation is a key factor in companies today. The employees of these companies need motivation to keep working hard and staying strong. Especially in today’s economy motivation is a must for employees to help them and keep them going. “Motivation is not simply working hard—it also reflects your view of your own abilities” (Robbins & […]

The amount of time and money a potential customer is willing to spend on researching information about a product, depends on the perceived risks and values of the product, as well as personal interest, motivation and the benefits of purchasing it. The “[…] motivation to process information […]” (Solomon, Bamossy, Askegaard and Hogg, 2010, p. […]

Neuroscience and psychology continuously work together to seek answers about what drives human behavior, which raises questions such as the connection between behavior and personality, what motivates individuals and what factors influence motivation. The study of drug addiction sheds light on how social interactions or thought processes can impact motivation. This paper explores how non-prescription […]

Two of the renowned authors in the field of psychology Carole wade and Carol Tavris have been vocal in delivering psychology books which are famed for their critical thinking ideals. The topic of motivation has been high on their agenda and the two authors borrow heavily from Abraham Maslow who was a humanist psychologist. Most […]

Throughout the 20th and 21st century, there has been extensive debate among researchers and others regarding the impact of the Hawthorne studies. However, the focus of this debate has shifted towards identifying the central figure responsible for significantly changing management thought based on the study results. Some argue that after World War 1, management became […]