...of the Nobel prize in physics in 1981, was once asked what, in his opinion, made the difference between highly creative and less creative scientists. He replied, "The labor of love aspect is important. The most successful scientists often are not the most talented. But they are the ones who are impelled by curiosity. They've got to know what the answer is."' Schawlow's insights about scientific creativity highlight the importance of intrinsic motivation: the motivation to work on something because it is interesting, involving, exciting, satisfying, or personally challenging. There is abundant evidence that people will be most creative when they are primarily intrinsically motivated, rather than extrinsically motivated by expected evaluation, surveillance, competition with peers, dictates from superiors, or the promise of rewards.^ Interestingly, this Intrinsic Motivation Principle of Creativity applies not only to scientific creativity, but to business creativity as well. Often, financial success is closely tied to a passion for the work itself. Michael Jordan, who by the mid-1990s was the most financially successful basketball player in history, insisted on a "love of the game" clause in his contract—securing for him the right to play in "pick-up" games whenever he wished. Robert Carr, a primary developer of the first pen computer, was captivated by the opportunity to do something spectacular that had never been done before. When entrepreneur Jerry Kaplan described the idea to...
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...Motivation and Emotion Principles of Psychology Bryant & Stratton College By: Tara Hardaway Instructor: Pamela Parker Motivation and Emotion I choose to write this paper on motivation and emotion in order to identify how if the two are combined they create a sense of satisfaction in the workplace as well as daily life. I had to define the meanings of them and elaborate on the effect of them and identify how they have been used in my professional work life. "The term motivation refers to factors that activate, direct, and sustain goal-directed behavior... Motives are the "whys" of behavior - the needs or wants that drive behavior and explain what we do. We don't actually observe a motive; rather, we infer that one exists based on the behavior we observe." (Nevid, 2013) When it comes to work a person needs to be motivated to know what type of work environment they would choose to work in. Once you have the right environment the motivation comes naturally. You want to do your best and most you really do. Hauser, L. (2014) stated that in today's society and economy employees are well educated and relatively well off. This fact strongly influences the mechanisms of motivation. Therefore, today's managers have to use a large variety of motivational instruments. While under employment as an Adult Instructor with RCSD, I had the opportunity to work for the Family Learning Center in Rochester NY. In order to attend the Family Learning Center a students who had been out of school...
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...Leadership Paper University of Phoenix LDR/531 Organizational Leadership Motivation Plan Motivation, satisfaction and performance are main contributions required in the business environment so that all targets are achievable. The aim of this work is to develop a plan that would be applied in an environment that promotes performance increase, satisfaction and motivation of all work teams. We will be interviewing a business professional to gather information about her organization, how her department works, and her job description. We will include the differences in motivations and personalities, that these were discovered in teamwork and how each difference influences behavior. Examples of objective measures of performance include sales, net profits, profit margin, market share, return on investment, return on assets, productivity, cost per unit of output, costs in relation to budgeted expenditures, and change in the value of corporate stock. Subjective measures of effectiveness include ratings obtained from the leader’s superiors, peers, or subordinates (Yulk, 2013). Among effective managers (defined in terms of quantity and quality of their performance and the satisfaction and commitment of employees), communication made the largest relative contribution and networking the least. (Robbins and Judge, 2013). The selected personel are my team member base in the DISC resuts. The role played by the team members integrates communication...
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...Businesses today often promote change to create a better more productive work environment. These changes occasionally produce unwanted results, which were not expected or planned for. By monitoring organizational behavior unwanted or negative results can be minimized so change can be effective within an organization. Organizational behavior, organizational culture, diversity, communication, business ethics, and change management are all factors within an organization. Managers should clearly define these terms to create a more efficient and effective work environment. Any company ensures growth and success by establishing strict guidelines and procedures, which include these factors of organizational behavior. Every organization in the world today is putting a lot of efforts, time, and resources in the human management. In order for an organization to be successful, it has to invest substantially into the domain of people skills, and their behavior. Due to stressful working environment, many organizations loose employees due to lack of motivation, stress, lower employee job satisfaction and other contributing factors of behavioral sciences and psychology. All these factors have negative effects on the organization and organizational behavior simultaneously. Many experts are in concord that all these factors create disoriented and unmotivated employees and affect the organizational overall targets and higher dissatisfaction of the employees. Perhaps the single most important...
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...used motivational concepts in order them to improve on the company and come up with more creativity and innovation within the company. The culture itself explains a lot about how the motivation in Google really works. Many of the motivational concepts and theories can be applied to the company. The reason as to why Google is doing so well is that it is using it’s money right, by motivating people to do better (financialexpress.com). Motivation is the processes that account for an individual’s intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal. How does one motivate people? , Google tries it’s best on making it’s workers enjoy what they are doing in order for them to release the hidden creative they have beneath. It has shown to be one of the worlds most successful Internet companies due to its highly motivating work environment. Google tends to avoid having their employees working in a typical work environment where they are stuck in between a cubicle and florescent lights. Instead they try to create a positive work environment to motivate their employees with extrinsic and intrinsic rewards. The also focus on hiring problem solvers with proactive, do it yourself spirit this is what makes Google the nicest and most pleasant workplace. To develop their extrinsic motivation, Google has provided its employees with personal health facilities, multiple free cafés, chefs and organic menu options. Free haircuts, Laundry facilities, childcare services, doctors...
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...MGT302 Organizational behavior Assignment 1: Motivation Theory and Practice Analyze, compare, and contrast the two contemporary theories of motivation (a) equity theory and, (b) expectancy theory. Include in your discussion, an evaluation of each theory and the implications to managers in a global work environment. Your analysis should include identification of the strengths and weaknesses of each theory using scholarly references to defend your arguments. by Tassos Pericleous Student’s Number: 20153386 American College Semester 1 November 2015 Abstract The purpose of this paper was to analyze, compare, and contrast the two contemporary theories of motivation equity theory and, expectancy theory. Evaluate each theory and the implications of the theories to managers in a global work environment. Analysis should include identification of the strengths and weaknesses of each theory using scholarly references to defend your arguments. Motivation is the answer to the question “Why we do what we do?”. The motivation theories try to figure out what the “M” is in the equation: “M motivates P” (Motivator motivates the Person). It is one of most important duty of an entrepreneur to motivate people. Motivation theories can be classified broadly into two different perspectives: Content and Process theories. This paper explores the two contemporary theories of motivation process theories, equity (Adam’s) theory and expectancy (Vroom’s) theory. Analysis of equity theory...
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...Technology and Motivation: are we able to measure its interaction? Tecnología y Motivación: ¿somos capaces de medir su interacción? Vicente Antonio López Rodríguez & Antonio Hidalgo Nuchera Departamento de Ingeniería de Organización, Administración de Empresas y Estadística Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales Universidad Politécnica de Madrid vlopezr@etsii.upm.es; ahidalgo@etsii.upm.es Abstract Taking into consideration that work motivation can be enhanced not only by increasing the levels of responsibility, meaningfulness and feedback that are built into job (intrinsic motivation), but also by improving the workers relationships, the working conditions, and the incentives (extrinsic motivation), four groups of concrete motivators have been introduced in our motivational model. For these groups of concrete motivators, a number of core dimensions have been derived, measured and evaluated given us the opportunity to establish the relationship, in terms of indicators, between the installed technology and the motivation it inspires. There have been carried out two applications of the proposed model: one in the conditions of a university in Cuba and the other in several Mexican institutions. The results obtained show the validity of the model for determining the motivational quality of working environments. Resumen Tomando en consideración que la motivación en el trabajo puede mejorarse no solamente por el incremento de los niveles de responsabilidad...
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...Explore how motivation theory has developed over time and assess how motivation can influence business performance Weiyang Mai (Amigo) Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1 1.1 General introduction of Motivation 1 1.2 The definition of Motivation 1 1.3 The benefit of Motivation on the workplace 3 1.4 The development of the theories of motivation 4 2. The introduction of Galanz company 8 3. Motivation in Galanz company 9 4. Conclusion 15 5. List of reference 18 Introduction 1.1 General introduction of Motivation A company is a human body, so employees are like its blood. Employees are the most important asset in the creative economy. Enterprises create a kind of environment to keep the excellent talents which it's the most sensible initiative can carry out. Thus, enterprises must know the skills of employees' motivation and concentrate on motivating employees. It's the required courses about that if enterprise wants to become a successful company. Moreover, how to motivate staff in the workplace is a hot topic to discuss. 1.2 The definition of Motivation Firstly, to put it simply motivation is generalized as "enthusiasm for doing something" (Cambridge dictionary online, 2011). Moreover, Mullins (2005: 471) declares that motivation means "the direction and persistence of action." And identifies three common characteristics of motivation: (1) "individual phenomenon”, (2) “intentional” and...
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...FACTORS AFFECTING TEACHER MOTIVATION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THIKA WEST DISTRICT, KIAMBU COUNTY BY TERESA KEMUNTO NYAKUNDI A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OF KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OCTOBER, 2012 DECLARATION This Research Project is my original work and has not been presented to any other university for a degree or any other award. Signature________________________________ Date__________________________ TERESA KEMUNTO NYAKUNDI REG. E55/CE/14342/2009 This Research Project has been submitted for examination with our approval as University Supervisors: Signature_______________________ Date ________________________ Prof. Grace Bunyi Associate Professor Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies, School of Education Kenyatta University Signature_______________________ Date ________________________ Dr. Libese Senior lecturer Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies, School of Education Kenyatta University ii DEDICATION I dedicate this study to my family. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge my supervisors Prof. Grace Bunyi and Dr. L.I Libese for their guidance during the writing of this project. If it were not for their guidance, this work could not have been a success. I also acknowledge teachers and principals of public secondary schools in Thika West District ...
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...Motivation Plan Jonathan Grace LDR/531 September 23, 2014 Edythe McNickle Motivation Plan In today world every business organization has a diverse workforce and each employee has a specific motivation and emotion. Understanding the challengers involved in creating an environment that combines the employees’ motivation, satisfactions, and job performance in an organized and an effective workplace is what a good manager should understand. A manager must create a plan incorporating the employees’ job satisfaction, motivation, and performance. The perception of both managers and employees are ensuring that the viewpoints are incorporated into the plan for optimistic influence. According to Robbins and Judge (2013), “Motivation is the method that accounts for a direction, individual intensify, and persistence of an effort toward a specific goal. Satisfaction is defined as the “fulfillment of a need or want” and performance is defined as “the execution of an action or fulfillment of a clam, promise, or request.” Motivation, satisfaction, and performance are important aspects that a manger must utilize with people and each aspect can be define as a success or failure of the employees or as a team. The manager will be able to increase an employee motivation, satisfaction, and performance, if a manager has a positive influence within his or her span of control. Most manager can influence a variation of tools in increasing and gauging employee motivation, satisfaction...
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...discuss the motivation and how it impacts our work environments. In addition, we will discuss the different motivational strategies that affect productivity in our workplace. This brief synopsis will incorporate examples of the motivational theory in the workplace. According to Langton and Robbins, each theory can be divided into two categories; needs theories and process theories (Langton & Robbins, 2007). Each theory shows the differences that people have and how they can be applied to motivate the individual. Process theories include a broader portrayal which describes the procedures involved in motivating others. Lastly, we will discuss implied or forced motivation tactics within the workplace and how it affects the employee and management. What is motivation? According to Merriam Webster, the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something: the act or process of motivating someone : The condition of being eager to act or work: the condition of being motivated : A force or influence that causes someone to do something. Motivation is a set of processes that inspire people to achieve their goal. Motivation, over all, is a drive that makes people pursue their aims and ambitions, and makes it possible for people to achieve them. In this report, we study the effects motivational theories have on the workforce. Byrne & Walsh, 2001, research on employee motivation theories implied that observing employers at work creating...
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...Course Level 3 Understand How To Motivate To Improve Performance AC1.1, AC1.2, AC1.3, AC1.4, AC2.1, AC2.2, AC2.3 Table of Contents Define the term motivation 3 Define the factors that may affect motivation levels in the workplace 3 Explain how individual differences affect levels of motivation in the workplace 3 Explain the potential impact on organisational performance if employee motivation levels are low 4 Describe a recognised theory of motivation 5 Describe ways in which knowledge of a theory of motivation can be used to improve performance in the workplace 5 Explain how to use employee engagement to increase motivation levels 6 References 7 Bibliography 7 Understand How To Motivate To Improve Performance Define the term motivation The term motivation in my opinion is a strong desire to achieve something. The drive to be motivated I believe comes from aspirations or enthusiasm to achieve a goal or target (whatever that might be). More often than not though I think motivation or the desire to do great things can also be inspired by support from other individuals. Motivated people work with enthusiasm. Define the factors that may affect motivation levels in the workplace Salary Bonuses and incentives play an important role in keeping employees motivated, but usually work best as part of a comprehensive program that provides opportunities to grow. A carefully designed rewards program in my opinion will reinforce behaviours that...
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...Word count: 1648 Motivation. A word used often to describe a compelling force that drives people to participate in task and activities such as; a marathon, diets, and writing case reports. But, where does this motivation stems from? To understand where, we must understand? And how can we sustain this drive in every aspect of our lives? This report will cover self-determination theory and how it relates to an associated case study. Other theories and examples will be given along the way, but the focus is on understanding what factors play a role in motivating people to act. Self-Determination Theory is the investigation of people’s inherent growth tendencies and innate psychological needs (Deci & Ryan 2000, pp 68), and its distinction between autonomous motivation and controlled motivation (Gagne and Deci 2005, pp. 333). Self-determination theory separates extrinsic and intrinsic motivators to examine in what ways can intrinsic motivation be sustained and applied to tasks that are displeasing. However, the conditions for personal growth, well-being, and social development must be met. Through research the universal necessities needed to promote the perfect conditions are autonomy, competence, and relatedness (Deci & Ryan 2000, pp 68). Self-determination theory could be paired with Cognitive evaluation theory which focuses on external and internal factors, but is limited to sonly those two. Self-determination theory allows extrinsic motivation and the autonomy continuum...
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...Motivation Paper Steve Miksich April 8, 2012 CJA/444 Jon Sowers Motivation Paper The juvenile justice system is a system of justice that is set up to adjudicate juveniles who have been charged with crimes against society. Instead of trying to only punish these individuals for the crime they committed, this system also works toward rehabilitating them to reduce recidivism. The juvenile court system is typically much different than the traditional courts, due to the fact that the processes and procedures are designed to seek an effective practice of providing rehabilitative treatment for the juvenile; instead of an ironclad system of punishing them for the offenses they committed. The juvenile justice system provides an environment that is conducive to uplifting the adolescent. This helps to persuade him or her that delinquency is not the best methodology for achieving their lifetime goals. It inherently seeks to reward any good behavior exhibited by the juvenile in lieu of strictly punishing them for past failures and antisocial behavior. In addition, the juvenile correctional facilities are designed to resemble dormitories more so than prison cellblocks. This benefits the juvenile system since it does not promote an intimidating, archaic atmosphere. Hertzberg's theory of motivation is a theory that encompasses both motivating factors and hygiene factors as the basis for motivating individual actions. This theory is based on the premise that individuals are...
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...This essay will explore the importance of motivation in the work environment and the effective methods to maintain company morale along with increasing productivity. Managers are continually challenged to motivate a workforce to do two things. The first is to motivate employees to work toward helping the organization achieve its goals. The second is to motivate employees to work toward achieving their own personal goals. (Buchbinder 2012) Motivation can be a very powerful thing. It is used to give individuals accountability, direction, persistence and more effort in what they are doing or trying to achieve. Good leadership is vital in keeping employees motivated. Understanding what motivates people; managers can better understand their employees and what their needs are to be successful and productive. An employee who is highly motivated works hard at their job and shows enjoyment in what they are doing. As a health care manager you play a large role in how motivated your employees are in doing assigned tasks, reaching goals along with daily duties. Oftentimes when you read about motivation, the term engaged appears within the same context. In order to be motivated, employees must be engaged—and in order to be engaged, they must be motivated. Disengaged employees bring morale down and impact the organization’s bottom line. (Buchbinder 2012) “Positive reinforcement can be a valuable tool and strengthens the frequency of desirable behavior by making a satisfying result depending...
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