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Case Study of Motivation Theory on the Web-Based Learning |
The purpose of this research is to explore the motivation and
hygiene factors of individuals when they were learning via the WWW.
pdf. 2001 |
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Theory of Human Motivation |
This article by A. H. Maslow was written in 1943 and originally
published in Psychological Review, 50. pdf |
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Asking Empowering Questions |
Assists you to ask -- yourself and others -- questions that uplift
and enhance life |
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Changing Environment |
Four Essentials for Motivating Employees in a Changing Environment |
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Effect of Extrinsic Compensation on Intrinsic Motivation and
Performance |
According to empirical evidence, extrinsic incentives often crowd
out intrinsic motivation, thus reducing the effort choices of
workers. This article presents a principal-agent model that
incorporates insights from cognitive evaluation theory in order to
show how the introduction of explicit incentives causes a
discontinuous reduction in worker effort and why motivation crowding
out occurs. Abstract; link to download-page available. 2003 |
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Employee Engagement: Doing It vs. Measuring |
It seems today that employee engagement is in vogue. I like the
idea, but I worry about it. I worry that this is what employees
would call “another HR thing.” Let’s face it – we have lots of “HR
things.” pdf |
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Empowerment at Work |
Defines "empowerment" and describes empowered persons and empowered
organizations. |
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Fostering the Work Motivation of Individuals and Teams |
After describing a number of general strategies for fostering
individual motivation, the article focuses on the unique
motivational issues faced by teams and how to overcome them. pdf |
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Herzberg - 2 Factor Hygiene and Motivation Theory |
Briefly explains Herzbergs motivation theory and effects on
individuals and groups |
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Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation |
Should a child be rewarded for passing an exam, or paid to read a
book? What impact do empowerment and monitoring have on employees’
morale and productivity? Does receiving help boost or hurt
self-esteem? Why do incentives work well in some contexts, but
appear counterproductive in others? |
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Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivations: Classic Definitions and New
Directions |
Intrinsic and extrinsic types of motivation have been widely
studied, and the distinction between them has shed important light
on both developmental and educational practices. In this review we
revisit the classic definitions of intrinsic and extrinsic
motivation in light of contemporary research and theory. |
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Intrinsic Motivation Doesn't Exist, Researcher Says |
While some psychologists still argue that people perform better when
they do something because they want to – rather than for some kind
of reward, such as money -- Steven Reiss suggests we shouldn't even
make that distinction. |
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Keeping the Team Together |
Short overview on motivation aspects of teams |
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Motivating employees is not a one-time deal |
Dean McFarlin says that motivation needs to be ongoing process |
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Motivation in New Product Design |
Understanding the Roles of Intrinsic Motivation, Monetary Rewards,
and Creative-Thinking Skills in New Product Design. Abstract; link
to download-page available. 2003 |
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Motivation Quotes |
Nothing scientific, but if you need a quote about motivation - there
is a great variety |
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Motivation Theory |
This article provides an introduction to importance of improving
human relations in the workplace, and summaries of the motivational
research and theories by prominent writers |
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Motivation To Learn |
This paper examines the internal and external factors that influence
the motivation to learn, as well as the principles of motivation as
applied to instructional design. The intent of the paper is to be
pragmatic in focus and it is written to educators for use in the
classroom. pdf |
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Motivation, Manager to Manager |
What you can do to resolve (what is sometimes) the biggest cause of
a lack of employee motivation. |
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Nine Tips for Motivating Employees |
How do you motivate employees -- justifiably cynical, skeptical
employees -- who have been merged, acquired, downsized and
right-sized? |
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Overview |
Short overview, concepts involved and theories |
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Research-Tested Team Motivation Strategies |
Motivating a team is often more challenging than motivating a single
individual. Individuals within teams operate with different goals,
values, beliefs, and expectations. pdf |
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Rethinking Motivation |
Article discusses the impact of great opportunities and great
threats on motivation |
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Revisiting Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation |
The authors used person-environment fit theory and polynomial
regression analyses to investigate data taken from 833 respondents
of different occupations. Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, and the
value individuals placed on those rewards, predicted three dependent
variables positively, but not necessarily via similar (linear,
curvilinear, interactive) forms. |
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Self-Confidence and Personal Motivation |
The authors analyze the value placed by rational agents on
self-confidence, and the strategies employed in its pursuit.
Confidence in one’s abilities generally enhances motivation, making
it a valuable asset for individuals with imperfect willpower. |
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Team Motivation |
How to keep the team motivated over the long haul; by Peter Grazier |
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Theorists and Theories |
Describes the most important motivation theories |
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Tips on Motivation |
Businesstown provides streetwise tips on motivation |
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Understanding Employee Drives and Motivations |
The First Step Towards Motivation at Work. Article sees the analysis
and planning of an adequate response to employees' motivations on
first place in the order of business |
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