...instruction. Developmental education programs however do not address the whole problem. Lack of motivation is not limited to the academically weak student. Successful remedial and study strategies courses aimed at the underprepared student have demonstrated that students who really want to improve their skills can do so when motivated. However, even the best remedial instruction programs have failed to positively impact the student who is both underprepared academically and unmotivated. When students have both a lack of academic skills and lack motivation, the greater problem is motivation (Kelly, 1988). Faculty often have neither the time or inclination to address difficult motivational issues in the classroom, consequently, the task of trying to effectively motivate such students often falls to academic advisors. Opinions about the role of motivation in academic achievement and what can be done about it vary widely among college faculty, administrators, and student services professionals. Consideration about unmotivated students opens a Pandora’s box of questions: Can anything be done about these students? Can motivation be taught? What kind of strategies can be used to influence motivation? Is this time wasted that might better be used on those students who are already motivated? The problem of devising effective strategies that influence...
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...National American University Harold D. Buckingham Graduate School Certificate of Authorship Date: June 29, 2011 Student: Anissa Douglas-WilliamsAssignment: LP 5 – Final Paper - MotivationCourse: MT6320 – Employee Evaluation and Compensation Number Section Instructor: Dr. Janet Smith By submitting the following written assignment: I certify that: (1) I am the sole author of the following written assignment; (2) I prepared the assignment specifically for this course; (3) I properly cited all sources of information; and (4) I conducted and referenced all research in accordance with the current APA Publication Manual. I acknowledge and agree that my assignment may be submitted to an external service to determine the originality of the work and that it shall be subject to the terms and conditions of such service. I further acknowledge that I am subject to the academic integrity policies and procedures set forth in the university catalogs.Signature: Anissa Douglas-Williams | LP 5 – Final Paper - Motivation | | | Anissa Douglas-Williams | MT6320 – Employee Evaluation and CompensationJune 29, 2011 | | Table of Contents I. Abstract II. Introduction III. Motivation IV. Maslow’s Needs Hierarchy Theory V. McClelland’s Needs Theory VI. Equity Theory VII. Expectancy Theory VIII. Emotional Needs and Appreciation IX. Communication and Input X. Department Retreat ...
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...Reema Almutairi Eng. 414 Dr M Journal 7 November 17 2014 Motivation of Writing I've been working on my Literature review for almost 2 weeks. There's a lot of works need to be done all in the same day. Because of all this work that has needed to be done I've been completely unmotivated to do anything. When I received my literature review comments from my professor and heard the problems my classmates faced while they were working on their literature review, i felt extremely disappointed and I didn't want to work anymore. I started to rewrite my literature review and take care of all the details that my professor comment on. I asked my friends who did a research project before. I looked at their research even though it was written in Arabic the researcher format is all the same. I rewrote my literature review and went to the writing center to help me with my language issues. I also searched for more references that relate to my topic. Motivation is very important for me to have, when I need to complete my assignments. .the motivation for me and to make sure I did my literature review it in really good way to get good grades and well done paper. I think everyone needs to know his mistakes and learn from them. Especially in writing it will make your writing level get better. The problems are when student don't learn from their mistakes or maybe they don't care about it and they make the same mistakes over and over...
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...Introduction In this week’s paper, we will briefly 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...
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...| 1. Do discriminatory attitudes to older workers at work affect their retirement intentions? Type: Research paper Author(s): Pierre-Jean Messe Source: International Journal of Manpower Volume: 33 Issue: 4 2012AbstractPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether employers’ attitudes towards older workers, especially regarding promotions, really affect their retirement intentions, distinguishing between men and women. Design/methodology/approach – First, the author uses the 1992 wave of the Health and Retirement Study to estimate, through a Fields decomposition, the relative contribution of the feeling of an older worker to be discriminated against regarding promotions; and to explain the self-reported probability to work full time after 62, decomposing by gender. Second, using the two first waves of HRS, the author removes any bias due to time-constant unobserved heterogeneity, to test whether the individual feeling of being passed over for promotion may be misreported, owing to a strong preference for leisure. Finally, the author examines the effect of a change in this variable over time on the intentions to exit early. Findings – The Fields decomposition shows that feeling passed over for promotion plays a non-negligible role to predict retirement plans but only for women. In addition, using panel data allows a misreporting bias to be exhibited that may lead to underestimating of the negative effect of discriminatory practices towards older workers on their...
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...anticipated promotion or being bored with certain levels of achievement? It is difficult dealing with employee’s attitude and wondering if he or she is or is not satisfied on the job and also wondering if his or her level of motivation toward success is being achieved to produce at the level the company needs to succeed. These areas are studied in what is called the three gaps between HR practice and the scientific research in the area of employee attitudes in general and the most focal is employee attitude in particular what promotes job satisfaction. I will attempt to explain the three gaps described in HR practices according to the article by Lise M. Saari titled “Employee Attitudes and Job Satisfaction” are the causes of employee’s attitudes, the results of positive or negative job satisfaction, and how to measure and influence employee attitudes. This paper will also explain how and to which extent research on job satisfaction resolves each of the three gaps, and I will use at least two examples to show where do the gaps still exist and how future research on job satisfaction can help to close these gaps? GAP ONE: ATTITUDES The dispositional influence correlates to Maslow’s theory of an individual needs. Other than the principles needs of a human, food, water, shelter, and spiritual needs, a person needs to fulfill other outside need and advocates of job enrichment have argued that most work tasks fail to challenge individuals adequately or fulfill their desires...
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...CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Study Sleep is a physiological need. It is a way to rest our body from fatigue. Hence, adequate sleep is a biological necessity, not a luxury, for the normal functioning of humans. Good mental and physical health depends on maintenance of adequate sleep. College experience is of great value in providing emerging adults with a structured environment in which they can gain knowledge, skills and independence to chart their own path, become successfully employed and contribute to society. For most students, the college environment is full of new living and social experiences, new freedom from parental supervision and new academic demands. In this situations, most often than not, adequate sleep is neglected. According to poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation (2000) potential obstacle to maximizing success in college is the high prevalence of daytime sleepiness, sleep deprivation, sleep disturbances and irregular sleep schedules among college students. Daytime sleepiness is a major problem, exhibited by 50% of college students compared to 36% of adolescents and adults. At least 3 days a week, 60% of college students report that they are dragging, tired and sleepy. Sleep deprivation is defined as obtaining inadequate sleep to support adequate daytime alertness. How much sleep a young adult needs is known to be eight (8) hours. Most college students are sleep deprived, as 70.6% of students report obtaining...
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...A few days ago, I turned in my research argument essay for my English 101 class. In my paper, I argued that the DREAM Act (an act that would allow many undocumented individuals the chance to become citizens) should be passed. I read at least 10 articles on the topic and even watched a documentary. I received two things from this assignment, a perfect score and a realization. When I was five years old, I came to the United States illegally. I obviously didn’t know that I was breaking the law, but more importantly, I didn’t know my limitations. As a result of not knowing my limits, I was able to do and accomplish many things. When I was younger, my teachers would always say, “the sky's the limit” or something along the lines of “you can do...
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...Motorola Inc. BUS 499 May 3, 2012 Abstract This research paper will thoroughly describe the salient opportunities and threats that exist in Motorola’s external environment. Thoroughly describe the company’s most prominent strengths and weaknesses. Describe in detail the advantages and disadvantages associated with each of Motorola’s strategic options. Explain in detail how the corporation’s strategy and organizational structure can be designed to solve the company’s strategic issues. Finally, this research paper will thoroughly explain how Motorola should proceed. Opportunities and threats that exist in Motorola’s external environment. Motorola’s biggest threat comes from competitors in the cell phone and mobile device market. Motorola is constantly faced with upcoming technologies from other company’s in this particular market. Motorola does not have the competitive advantage when it comes to social networking technologies, and the numbers of technology competitors are steadily increasing especially when it comes to social networking. Competitors such as Sony Ericson, Samsung, and Nokia have a competitive edge in the social networking market and pose huge threats for Motorola. The Japanese also pose a major threat by flooding the market with high quality products for a low price. Motorola has put itself in a position where the brand is a household name, also spread itself out to a global economy and made it available to new markets. By using an assortment of...
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...The Key to Improving Job Performance Vacherrie Toles Troy University Abstract This paper explores factors that affect job performance and the concept of improving job performance. Specifically, it examines how various factors are related to job performance and how to enhance those factors. Job performance is a critical subject that has been assessed for many years as it determines an organization’s overall success. The articles discussed in this paper demonstrate that there is an apparent need for an extensive review of factors affecting job performance. It further emphasizes the need for employers to understand and consider those factors that affect job performance when making strategic decisions. Employers can significantly improve job performance by understanding how to enhance and improve the contributing factors. Keywords: job performance, how to improve job performance, importance of job performance, what affects job performance The Key to Improving Job Performance Job performance is a critical subject that has been assessed for many years. Job performance is based on how well one performs their job. An organization’s overall success is dependent upon the performance of its employees. Thus, it is imperative that employers understand and consider those factors that affect job performance and how. This will allow employers to implement strategies that will improve job performance. The following factors have been known to affect job performance: job satisfaction...
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...Leadership Approach Paper Overview A simple definition of leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving common goals. A leader should have the ability to lead a group of people with high quality skills and influence others to follow in his or her direction. Leadership is defined as process of influencing others positive behaviors to achieve organizational goals. In this paper I will discuss one fundamental approach to studying leadership as well as the pro’s and con’s of this leadership approach. In addition, I will provide an illustration in which the leadership approach was used in my organization. Leadership Approach Paper Overview of Major Research Approach According to Yukl (2010) the fascination of leadership has wrought enormous and incomprehensible literature endeavor’s; in which to coordinate the literature corresponding to main approaches or viewpoints that reveal merely preferential success. A useful means to categorize leadership theory and investigation is according to the kind of variable that is accentuated the most. The kinds of variables that are applicable for interpretation of leadership efficacy incorporate characteristics of leaders, characteristics of followers, and characteristics of the situations. Examples of all characteristic variables are in the table below derived from Yukl (2010 p. 15, 16). |Characteristics of the |Manners, |Support |Dexterity and, |Behavior. |Veracity...
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...Beauty Myth, Stigma, and Deviance Carol Webb Northwood University In the year 2013 where as a society people are accepting that men marry men and women marry women, it is hard to believe that as a society we still judge a person and their professional capabilities based on their physical appearance. The reality is that this is an ongoing problem, not just in the United States, but globally. The manner in which people are treated that are defined as deviant by any person or group of people, can have an extremely negative effect on their emotional well being, and as a result on their physical health as well. This paper will address the correlation that exists between the Beauty Myth, the Stigma it creates, and how deviance plays a role in these beliefs, especially in the work place. In the book The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women by Naomi Wolfe, she states that the basic premise of The Beauty Myth is that as a women have gained increased social power and prominence, expected adherence to standards of physical beauty has grown stronger for women. (Naomi Wolfe, 1991). In the workforce, this expectancy that is placed on employees can range from the business owner or management if they are passed up on a job opportunity, or for promotion. A personal view that the obese person is lazy or sloppy can originate from the co-workers that gossips or say cruel things, often on a daily basis. Social stigma as defined by Wikipedia is the extreme disapproval...
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...because they feel fulfilled when they do so. Motivation is defined as the result of the interaction of a person’s internal needs and external influences, which determine how a person will behave (Plunkett, 2008). Businesses with unmotivated employees often face low productivity and high turnover rates. Multiple theories help explain how workers are motivated and provide suggestions for how to increase motivation in the workplace. Motivation is an important area of business research and there are two categories of motivation theories: content theories and process theories. Content theories emphasize the needs that motivate people and process theories explain how employees choose behaviors to meet their needs and how they determine whether their choices were successful (Plunkett, 2008). A theory of motivation that offers the best chance of increasing productivity in my workplace the content theory: the hierarchy of needs. Hierarchy of needs was developed by the psychologist Abraham H. Maslow who based his study of motivation on a hierarchy of needs (Plunkett, 2008). According to humanist psychologist Abraham Maslow, our actions are motivated in order to achieve certain needs. Maslow first introduced his concept of a hierarchy of needs in his 1943 paper, "A Theory of Human Motivation" and in his subsequent book, Motivation and Personality. This hierarchy suggests that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other, more advanced needs...
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...always no time to their study and academic performance. In Surigao State College of Technology the study habits and academic performance of working students give any positive and or negative impact on their grades depending on how they cope with it. INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT Figure 1.The Research Paradigm The research paradigm illustrates the conceptual framework of the study that shows the relationship of the input, process and output of the topic. This framework embodies the specific direction by which the research will have to be undertaken by describing the relationship between specific variables identified in the study. The input consists of the research method applied in conducting the research regarding the study habits and academic performance of the working students. Qualitative research undertaken to gain insights concerning attitudes, beliefs, motivations and behaviours of individuals to explore a social or human problem and include methods such as focus groups, in-depth interviews, observation research and case studies. The process on the other hand shows how the research being conducted through defining the problem/s of the research first and gather the required data relevant to the research from the respondents through answering the questionnaires. The output as a result, will indicate the general view of the situation on how the behavior and performance of a student relates on their study habit and academic performance. Conclusions are to be made to know and define the...
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...in terms of profitability. High costs and low output are diluting the company’s overall financial performance and making them a target for takeover. A decision has been made to focus on improving the productivity of these sites rather than sell them off with the directors committing to providing HR strategy linked in with the organisational goals. It is clear from the information provided in the case study that the Australian issues relate to their human resources. The Production Director has identified that the physical resources are not the issue and with improvements, they could be a highly competitive site. The main issues relating to labour include; high labour costs with low flexibility, excessive penalty rates, absenteeism, unmotivated staff with no financial or promotional incentives to work harder, high trade union intervention, a poor safety record and a lack of leadership within internal management. The trade union representing GM is highly involved, if not in total control, of the human resource operations. They have a loyal following from the workforce and are determining recruitment,...
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