Essays On Motivation

Sunni Swarbrick Course Title: Bus 212 Executive Leadership, Fall 2012 Article Title: Discovering Your Authentic Leadership Author(s): Bill George, Peter Sims, Andrew N. McLean, and Diana Mayer Journal: Harvard Business Review Publication Date: February 1, 2007 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Through Discovering Your Authentic Leadership, readers will learn that you do not have to be born with […]

In the health care industry, finding out what motivates people has been one of the main concerns of health care managers. There are many theories that can tell managers what can best motivate people. From all these theories, the Alderfer’s existence, relatedness, and growth (ERG) theory can offer the best value to managers. Each theory […]

Examining Contrasting Behaviors of Individuals and Groups in the Workplace This essay seeks to investigate the differences in behavior displayed by individuals and groups in a work environment. Our analysis will incorporate organizational behavior theories, experiments, and case studies to gain insight into how individuals and formal groups behave within their workplace. Additionally, we will […]

Although a vibrant workplace promotes humor and fun, achieving business goals is still a serious matter. However, it’s not suitable to prioritize “fun” immediately after a layoff. Managers don’t have specific rules to adhere to in these situations. Motivation theories may provide some guidance, but the unique circumstances vary in each case. Ideally, effective leaders […]

The survival of remaining employees is attributed to managers who have retained them on the payroll. It is management’s responsibility to foster employee gratitude for this recognition, as it can result in a renewed dedication to their careers and appreciation for their managers. Another method that aligns with Conaty’s message for reducing workforce size is […]

Coming to the case study in question, the observations made by Bill Conaty, former HR Manager at General Electric, are very pragmatic. Conaty is someone who believes in an equitable and compassionate mode of management. In this spirit, the difficult process of layoffs can be handled by upholding basic principles of fairness. These three steps […]

Adolescent literacy is a concern for many involved in the field of education. However, as Vacca and Alvermann (1998) noted, much of the public debate about literacy has concentrated primarily on young children. The assumption underlying much of this debate is that once a child has learned to read, they will be able to take […]

Every learner is unique and their knowledge and skills will develop at different times based on various factors, such as the learning methods utilized in my sessions, the individual training and information they receive at their workplace, and their previous knowledge and life experiences. Additionally, there are five major challenges and barriers to learning that […]

1. If you were consulting with the HTE board of directors soon after Harold started making changes, what would you advise them regarding Harold’s leadership from a transformational perspective? Transformational leadership aims to change and transform people to be able to grow and have a connection between the leader and the follower. It engages people […]

Teenagers can exhibit a variety of “lazy” behavior that makes parents scratch their heads in frustration. One common behavior that afflicts many adolescents is a lack of motivation. While some parents may brand this as laziness, there can be several reasons why a teenager is not accomplishing goals and tackling life with gusto. Learned Helplessness […]

What is organisational communication? “The key to success and productivity within an organisation is effective internal communication through the presence of informal and formal communication channels . Organisational communication can be defined as the process of sending, receiving and interpreting messages between units within a functioning organisation. In order for an organisation to reach their […]

1. Describe the culture at Costco. Organizational culture has been described as shared values and beliefs that underline a company’s identity. A strong culture that encourages employees from the top to the bottom in adaptation and change can increase organizational performance by energizing and motivating employees, shape behaviors, unify personnel in the goals / objectives […]

M1: I will analyze the effects of different influences on my personal learning process. Although several factors have influenced my learning, specific ones have had a more significant impact. The subsequent list provides an outline of these factors: Learning Style Motivation Attitude and Self Discipline Aspirations Previous educational experience Understanding my preferred learning style is […]

It is important for teachers to acknowledge that people have varying styles of learning and adjust their teaching approaches accordingly. In today’s society, there is a wide range of diversity. This is evident in the classroom where students come from various socio-economic backgrounds, different age groups, and have varying levels of intelligence. Furthermore, there may […]

Motivation guide people‘s actions and behaviors toward achievement of some goals (Analoui, 2000).Teacher motivation has become an important issue given their responsibility to impart knowledge and skills to learners. It is argued that satisfied teachers are generally more productive and can influence students ‘achievement (Mertler, 1992). In work and other contexts therefore, motivation is often […]

Mass tourism has experienced multiple increases since the Second World War, post Fordism. According to the latest figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organization World Tourism Barometer, a total of 298 million international tourists travelled worldwide between January and April 2013, 12 million more than in the same period last year. Mass tourism is […]

The concept of motivation has many facets, but if one were to frame the topic in terms of human resource management then a properly motivated employee would be a person who has a predisposition to behave in a manner as to achieve specific, unmet goals (Buford et al, 1995). A common, and now very antiquated […]

What is a high performance work system? The components of such a system have been best described as “a group of seperate, but interconnected human resource practices that together recruit, select, develop, motivate and retain employees” (Zacharatos et al. 2005, p. 79). These systems of management practices see to raise the level of authorisation of […]

Contemporary students possess the prevalent skill of multitasking, which allows them to simultaneously handle various activities. However, external factors continue to affect their academic performance and study motivation. Regardless of intelligence, these external pressures can lead to either positive or negative outcomes. It is similar to the effect of placing a spoiled tomato among fresh […]

Displacement is my main defensive mechanism, observed in various areas of life such as personal, professional, and school settings. Instead of directly addressing the individuals involved when dissatisfied, I tend to suppress my emotions. This leads to a buildup of feelings that eventually find release through displacement. However, rather than targeting a specific person with […]

The case study titled “Motivation at Norsk Petroleum” demonstrates the application of various theories of motivation, specifically focusing on Elizabeth Pederson and Ola Rennemo’s work motivation. In this paper, I will analyze their motivation using Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, Herzberg’s motivation theory, and McClelland’s motivational needs theory. Additionally, I will discuss the key distinctions between […]

How would you describe Lincoln’s approach to the organization and motivation of their employee? I believe their motivation and organization is very one sided. I feel like their motivation is solely monetary based. Their compensation policy motivates workers by paying them based on output but also fosters complacency as they are guaranteed employment. They provide […]