...endurance and my fitness, but certain psychology strategies that improve my performance physically and mentally. If I want to take my game to the next level I have to be willing to take my training far beyond where most handball players stop. By over coming performance fears, injuries, stress and reaching certain goals there are many strategies that can be done to do so. (Quinn, 2013) Motivation, Anxiety and Arousal are the three main strategies that I used to improve in my performance. Getting good in a sport requires both physical and mental. You have to work hard on your conditioning and physical game to make it happening. A game strategy such as motivation is the best way to get you on top. Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that is driven by an interest or enjoyment of the particular sport itself. And exists within the individual rather than relying on external pressures or a desire reward. Students who are intrinsically motivated are more likely to engage in the task willingly as well as work to improve their skills, which will in crease their capabilities. (Schater, 2011) Extrinsic motivation refers to the performance of an activity in order to...
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...1. Executive Summary This report details the finding of the wine industry and the cultural consumers that visit Tasmania. The needs and wants of wine consumers are constantly changing, therefore, in order to understand consumers, a thorough research has been done. Four main types of cultural consumers will be discussed, which are the wine experts, art enthusiasts, music lovers and fine food activists. Although they have different interests, they share a few traits in common. Next, Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs is discussed to further understand the different needs that consumers have to satisfy. Following those analysis, the cultural experiences that Tasmanian wine producers can offer, strategies to enhance and products that could benefit in the long run will be touched on. 2. Introduction 2.1 Background of the Tasmania & its Wine Industry Tasmania, is one of the smallest yet most distinctive state in Australia and is situated in the southern part. Tasmania, otherwise known as the cool climate wine producing region, houses over 160 individual licensed wine producers To date, the Tasmanian wine industry has been recognized globally for being the main producer of cool climate wines, which still has great potential for growth and is the peak body for its winemakers and grape growers. (Wine Tasmania, 2015). 2.2 Purpose of the Study In the proposed study, a research is carried out to find out what wine consumers and cultural consumers have in common and the desires they...
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...The love for music and the care for the instruments are what motivate most the employees at Washburn Guitars. They have a tremendous value for music that their reward is to see a guitar finished. “Since our beginning in 1883, Washburn continues to build upon our foundation of high quality craftsmanship down to the very last detail. Our acoustics embody thoughtful details like easy playability, touch sensitive feel, and inspiring tone in every guitar.” (Washburn History) Most of the employees have a passion so great for the job that that that far exceeds any tangible reward. “Motivators are called intrinsic motivators because motivation comes from within the person through the work itself. Intrinsic motivators include achievement, recognition, challenge, and advancement.” (Lussier & Achua, 2013, p. 84) Because Washburn’s employees love their job they are more dedicated to creating the some of the best guitars. Working at Home Depot was one of the first jobs I held that gave extrinsic rewards to their employees. “Maintenance factors are called extrinsic motivators because motivation comes from outside the job itself.” (Lussier & Achua, 2013, p. 84) Home Depot used to have this reward called the Homer Fund. It was a badge given to employees for outstanding customer service or for going above and beyond in the work place. This badge was to be collected and worn on your apron. Once an employee collected five badges they could be turned in to payroll and you would receive...
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...No. 1, 73–96. THE NECESSITY OF OTHERS IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION: INTRINSIC AND PROSOCIAL MOTIVATIONS, PERSPECTIVE TAKING, AND CREATIVITY ADAM M. GRANT University of Pennsylvania JAMES W. BERRY University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Although many scholars believe that intrinsic motivation fuels creativity, research has returned equivocal results. Drawing on motivated information processing theory, we propose that the relationship between intrinsic motivation and creativity is enhanced by other-focused psychological processes. Perspective taking, as generated by prosocial motivation, encourages employees to develop ideas that are useful as well as novel. In three studies, using both field and lab data, we found that prosocial motivation strengthened the association between intrinsic motivation and independent creativity ratings. In our second and third studies, perspective taking mediated this moderating effect. We discuss theoretical implications for creativity and motivation. As work becomes increasingly dynamic, uncertain, and knowledge-based, organizations depend on creative ideas from employees (George, 2007). Scholars and practitioners share a strong interest in understanding the psychological forces that motivate creativity—the production of ideas that are both novel and useful (Amabile, 1996). For several decades, researchers have believed that intrinsic motivation is an important driver of creativity (Elsbach & Hargadon, 2006). When intrinsically motivated...
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...Defining Motivation PSY/355 February 11, 2013 Gavin G. Coriell, M.S. Ed What is motivation? Motivation is what drives one to do something. Motivation is how one is able to achieve a goal, a task, desire, or necessary action to obtain a reward, incentive, or a self gratification. Motivation is a behavior that drives someone to perform an action or strives to change an action. Motivation is individually based as each individual has different desires, motives, and incentives as to what motivates them into their personal goals, personal needs and self-gratification. Human’s motivation is determined as a behavior in which one has to perform a certain behavior to receive a result in either the terms of a goal, an accomplishment or a necessary need. If one is hungry they get up and get something to eat; if one hears music they find catchy they begin to bob their head or sing with music/song lyrics or even hum to the notes. The motivations in these two examples are the motivation to eat to satisfy hunger. The motivation for bobbing the head, singing or humming to music is the satisfaction of enjoyment or the encouragement to dance a feeling of pleasure associated with the behavior of motivation. In motivation there are several sources in which motivation initiates from. Right now there are 20 students taking this class; Motivational Process in Human Psychology the goal or achievement is to obtain a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, however the reasons for obtaining...
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...Motivation in Distance Learning Distance learning is an advantageous method for obtaining a college degree. Students with full-time jobs, single parents, active military members and other people with daytime obligations typically can’t afford the time to attend class at a campus setting and choose an online option. Although distance learning has its many advantages, some students find it challenging to stay motivated in a setting where they don’t see their teacher face-to-face. Self-regulation is vital to staying motivated. Set Learning Goals If you are trying to stay motivated in completing an online degree, setting goals will help you through the process. According to Kathryn Ley, associate professor at University of Houston Clear Lake, setting learning goals is probably the most powerful process of self-regulation in terms of lending the most to learning outcomes. Students can start out by setting small goals that are easy to reach and then increase them over time. If a student is required to do work in a weaker subject he can slowly increase the amount of time he dedicates to that subject. A regulated plan will help keep the student motivated to stay on track to completing his studies. Listen to Music According to Plato, music is a more potent instrument than any other for education. We all relate to music differently, but some sources suggest that music can help motivate people to study. According to "Planet of Success," music is a wonderful method of arousing motivation...
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...satisfaction of their work. To make this happen companies need to ensure that their employees are motivated. 1.1. Motivation – to encourage people to act, so that they and their company would reach their setup goals and to ensure that all sides will be satisfied. Motivation benefits the company as an employee who is motivated wants to be at work, takes pride in their work, does not have a negative attitude towards the company and is dedicated to work longer hours and takes delight in it. The company, having these workers can achieve: * Higher productivity and quality * Better attendance * Lower employee turnover * More likely that changes will be recognized, rather than resisted 1.2. But there are many factors which affect motivation level in the workplace. One of the most important is social factor, if an organization is soaked with negativity it can be disastrous, it can lead to low morale, no desire to work, low performance & poor quality and finally resistance to any changes within the organization can be crippling in these competitive times. Environmental conditions can affect motivation levels in the workplace as well, such as, bad air conditioning system it’s too cold or too hot to work, tools for work are in poor quality or do not comply with the requirements to do a good job or work place is life-threatening. Many other factors can affect motivation in the workplace are related to how management runs the organization such as, unfair bonus system, unrealistic...
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...Explore the importance of motivation and intelligence to an individual’s success in life. Motivation comes from within each individual. Everyone wants to be successful but to achieve success you must have self–determination and self - motivation. (Don L, 2016). Achieving success can be difficult for people who are not motivation. Even motivated people will find success hard to reach as success can often take time. Therefore, obstacles and problems can come in the way of achieving specific goals and ultimately success. Motivation is needed throughout the journey to success in an individual’s life, from getting started to keeping motivated thoughout. Continued motivation leads to success in all aspects of an individual’s life, whether it is academic,...
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...The Role of Motivation in Wellness Coaching and Weight Loss Liberty University Abstract The consequences of the American lifestyle, obesity and its associated comorbidities, on healthcare costs is staggering. Physicians prescribe behavioral changes such as diet and exercise, and hand out information on how to decrease stress. Wellness coaching has an opportunity to address clients holistically in order to achieve the behavioral changes needed to improve people’s lives and embrace their full potential. Motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, is a complex construct or force causing people to act and its presence is needed for change to begin as well as sustained. Based on Self-Determination Theory where the combination personality, self-regulation, and autonomy in motivation yield behavior change. Wellness coaches collaborate with clients in the coaching process to motivate client’s to meet their goals, using the coaching experience and accountability teaches the client self-motivation, and coaching the client in motivating others. During the initial screening conversation the coach must determine if the client is a good fit for wellness coaching and if they have any hurts that a counselor needs to address to free the individual to move forward. The coach needs to understand how the client is motivated to ensure goals are S.M.A.R.T with the right mixture of motivation applied through action steps and accountability to meet goals. Motivational interviewing techniques...
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...Impacts of Buying Habits on the Lifestyle of Grade 10 High School Students of Mary Help of Christians College Year 2013-2014 Joan Xyla A. Rana Shayne U. Larcena Charlene N. Alemania Christine F. Ligutan Patricia Anne Estepa Bryan Joseph M. Agustin Joanne Marie M.Contreras II. Backgrounds of the study Buying habit is a social and economic order that encourages the purchases of goods and services in an even greater amount. Since buying habits began, a lot of people consciously sought and desire alternative lifestyle. These lifestyle ranges from moderate to simple living, eco-conscious shopping, and buying local to Freeganism on the extreme and exaggerated end. In critical view, consumerism is describe as a tendency for people to strongly acknowledge and identify the service or products they consume through commercial brand name and the status-symbolism of that certain brand. Buying habits can be taken to exaggeration such that consumers make significant sacrifices in time and in income not only to purchase that certain brand but to also actively support that certain luxury brand. Buying habits has become part of people’s daily lives especially in this modern civilization. People of this modern generation get influenced easily. Billboards, commercials and advertisements are connected to influencing people to buy. The advancement in technology causes consumers to extend their buying of the latest products to an extent where it is considered as over consumption...
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...backbone. My parents were not the most fortunate family growing up but, made the most of what they had and turned it into what they would do. They both have taught me that in life, you have to earn things and not have it handed easily. I am intrigued in their lectures like the sound of music, grasping each word and understanding their potential meaning. That is one of my motivations to have a better understanding on the way the world works. Better yet, to make them proud of their young caterpillar blossom into a beautiful butterfly determined to fly into the right valley. As a citizen in La Habra, I feel the need to help others who are less fortunate in need of help. Personally, I volunteer in various ways of good nature for my city and even beyond my city’s boundary. Volunteering makes me feel like a superhero because each act of kindness makes a difference that won’t be forgotten. Nevertheless, we think high school is a getaway from home but, actually is a place where we can belong or be singled out. In life, there are always going to people to put you down but, instead should uplift your spirit instead. “Haters are your motivators,” a quote in our generation that I try to live by as a motivation. It makes a difference to want to prove with my actions to accomplish the impossible instead...
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...Motivation and the Brain PSY 355 December 23, 2009 Motivation and the Brain The World Health Organization estimated that there are over one billion people in the world who smoke cigarettes and there are over five million people in the world who are very sick and dying from an illness that was directly caused by smoking. Everyone knows that smoking is not beneficial to one’s health, and in most cases can be detrimental. Although people know how addictive nicotine is and how harmful smoking can be, a large part of the population still continues to smoke. Smoking cessation depends upon motivation, the structure and functions of the brain, and many intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Brain Structures and Functions Smoking cigarettes is highly addictive. Studies have shown that 10% of the people who are addicted to nicotine become addicted within two days of smoking their first cigarette. Other studies have shown that 25% of people who are addicted to nicotine became addicted within the first month of smoking. When a person smokes one cigarette, it only takes enough nicotine from that one cigarette to affect the human brain. This happens because that small amount of nicotine can saturate receptors in the human brain known as nicotine receptors. Even after a person stops smoking and is no longer taking any nicotine in his body, the nicotine that was originally in the brain can affect that person’s brain for an extended period (Reiss, Ph.D., 2007). Specific brain structures...
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...A Project Proposal about The Managerial Discussion Based on ServIT Ltd. From Team2: Xiao LI Navneet Kaur Piyush Joshi Raghav Mehra Kapil Goel For Andy Ballard 17/06/2015 Table content Table content 2 Introduction 3 Problem Identification 3 Approaches 4 Roles 4 Timeframe 5 Literature Review 6 Organizing 6 Leading 7 The styles of leadership 7 Position Power 7 Solutions 7 Motivating 8 Refrence 9 Introduction ServIT is a New Zealand company dedicating to the training of professional graphic design software. The founder, Andrew Serva, used to work as Distribution Manager for Ingram Micro New Zealand Ltd. In 1995 he started evening classes on software training. Later he resigned and fully committed to ServIT. During 1996 – 1998, ServIT maintained a positive business but it would become had for Andrew to function solely. Early in 2000, Andrew’s wife Sally joined the company as a Director. Four years later ServIT grew stably with the relocation, the extension of courses as well as more staff engagement. ServIT had been complying a centralized organizational structure. As time passes, a number of changes taken place such as new appointment, establishment of graphic design service in house and software development services. As the company develops year after year towards new heights, it exhibited a lot of shortcomings in many aspects. But overall ServIT Ltd had a consistent growth. Problem Identification * Organizing From 1996 to 1998...
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...1. Illustrate how Bill Bailey, chairman of the board of the Utah Opera Organization, might use one theory of motivation to oppose or support the merger. Bill Bailey is opposed to the merger of his opera to the Utah Symphony for many reasons and wants to encourage his organization to oppose the merger. I believe he could us the Vroom’s Expectancy Theory to achieve this if presented properly. The Vroom’s Expectancy Theory states that the probability of a person acting in a certain way depends on the strength of the belief that the action will create a certain outcome and the attractiveness of that outcome to the person (Lawler, 1973). Simply stated, this theory explains that people are more likely to act and behave in ways that will ultimately positively benefit themselves. I believe that Mr. Bailey can effectively use this theory by proving to his board that merging with the Utah Symphony would negatively impact their organization. He should point out to his organization that, due to the operas reserve fund, they are in a very sound financial situation while the Utah Symphony has not. He should also point out that they have operating in a much more responsible manner by adjusting or eliminating projects while the symphony has not. He could also compare the Symphony’s major financial troubles and Union-locked model to their organization. The obvious result by comparing would prove that the Opera could only become less financially viable if they were to go through with the...
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...Worksheet 1.1 Reflect on These Success Factors Motivation: What motivates me most to pursue a college degree? My #1 motivation for pursuing my college degree is my family. I have now realized that the 3 little faces I have to look at everyday motivates me to continue and finish my education. I express to them how important education is but I too must be an example. I have to “practice what I preach.” I would also love to pursue my dream of becoming an Educator and not feel like I failed at earning my degree. PURPOSE: What is my main purpose in seeking a college degree? My main purpose of seeking a degree is to realize my dream of becoming a Pre-K Teacher. First of all, I love kids and it has always been my dream and passion to be an educator. Teachers have a very important role of shaping the lives of youth children. I was not able to finish my degree when I was younger because I was not mentally prepared for college. I gave-up my dream to get married and start a family. Only now after 15+ years am I mentally ready and determined to finish what I started. VALUES: What values am I demonstrating by seeking my college degree? The value I am demonstrating in seeking my college degree is determination. Being determined is having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it. I have had to change my way of thinking and realize I wasn’t prepared to be in college at 18. I was a small town Christian girl and college was scary to me. Going back home to my small...
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