Motivation

Paper Summary:

This paper presents a research proposal on work motivation. The paper explains that the purpose of the research is to investigate whether factors such as feasibility, intentions, goals, the workplace environment and the capacity of the employer to incorporate these factors into the work environment are essential to work motivation.

Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Preliminary Literature Review
Proposed Answer to Research Question
Next Step in Researching and Solving the Problem
Conclusion

From the Paper:

" It is evident from the research that feasibility has a considerable impact upon an individual's ability to complete a task. In addition, the preliminary research found that intention is an underlying influence in the understanding of many motivational theories. Likewise goal-setting serves as an important component in work motivation. The final article in the literature review concluded that employers now have a greater understanding of work motivation and how to incorporate this understanding into the overall corporate strategy."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Klein J.I. (1990) Feasibility Theory: A Resource Munificence Model of Work motivation and Behavior. Academy of Management Review. 15 (4) pgs. 646-645.
• Latham G.P., Pinder, C.C. (2005) Work Motivation Theory and Research At the Dawn of the Twenty-First Century. Annual Review of Pyschology. 56: 485-516.
• Tubbs M.E., Eckeberg S.E. (1991) Academy of Management Review. 15(1) pgs. 180-199.

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