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  • Theories of Motivation

    Theories of Motivation

    TYPES OF MOTIVATION (1) Achievement Motivation It is the drive to pursue and attain goals. An individual with achievement motivation wishes to achieve objectives and advance up on the ladder of success. Here, accomplishment is important for its own shake and not for the rewards that accompany it. It is similar to ‘Kaizen’ approach of Japanese Management. (2) Affiliation Motivation It is a drive to relate to people on a social basis. Persons with affiliation

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    Submitted: April 2, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Theories of Motivation

    Theories of Motivation

    Douglas McGregor related the different attitudes of managers to two theories, X and Y. These two theories not only determined how the managers thought and acted but also how pleasant and self-gratifying work was for their employees. The first theory, Theory X, describes managers that see people naturally disliking work and that employees would rather be engaging in more enjoyable things. In other words, if employees did not have to work, they would not. On

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    Essay Length: 1,620 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: May 13, 2010 By: Top
  • Using Relevant Theories and Examples, Explain How Motivation Can Affect Employees' Commitment and Performance at Work.

    Using Relevant Theories and Examples, Explain How Motivation Can Affect Employees' Commitment and Performance at Work.

    The aim of this essay is to give an in depth explanation on the effect that motivation can have on an employees’ commitment and performance at work. It will examine several different motivational theories and their criticisms. It will also look at how differing attitudes of an employee affect motivation. Finally it will examine how motivation is linked to commitment and performance at work. What is Motivation? Motivation can be described as a driving force

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    Essay Length: 1,883 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: May 26, 2010 By: Max
  • Theory of Metal Passivation

    Theory of Metal Passivation

    Metal surface contacting with solution of electrolyte in some definite condition transformed to so called passive state. Study of this phenomena on the border of metal – electrolyte plays an important role, as they define the process of destruction of metal. And it is thermodynamically favourable for metal to dissolve as a result of these process. Such phenomenon was first observed by M. Faraday. This is one of the main factor of stability of metal

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    Essay Length: 837 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 9, 2008 By: Mike
  • Motivation in the Workforce

    Motivation in the Workforce

    Motivation in the Workforce Managing employees is cited as being the biggest problem to small business owners. This is because employers very often don't know how to handle employees. Effectively managing employees is a skill acquired through training and practice. Many books have been written on the subject, and courses are regularly offered through educational institutions. Motivation theories were developed or built upon the "human relations" findings. The new focus for motivation theory was on

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    Essay Length: 4,088 Words / 17 Pages
    Submitted: March 11, 2009 By: July
  • Vietnam and Domino Theory

    Vietnam and Domino Theory

    The revolutionary worldwide spread of communism has always been a great fear to the USA. In the past, America has gone to many wars to psychologically protect its ideology against powerful nations. That the В‘domino theory' and the cold war mentality held by the USA, primarily justified their involvement in Vietnam. It was after World War Two that the USA's interest in Vietnam came about. Eisenhower and Dulles contrevsial В‘ domino theory' with the fear

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    Essay Length: 1,409 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: March 16, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Motives for British Imperialism in Africa

    Motives for British Imperialism in Africa

    Motives for British Imperialism in Africa Before the Europeans began the New Imperialism in Africa, very little was known about the inner parts of the continent. However, after some explorers delved deeper into the heart of Africa, the Europeans soon realized how economically important this area was, and how much they could profit from it. At the time, Britain had only small occupations of land in Africa, but after they realized that they could make

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    Essay Length: 5,649 Words / 23 Pages
    Submitted: March 19, 2009 By: Edward
  • Which Psychologist's Theory Best Describes Your Own Personality?

    Which Psychologist's Theory Best Describes Your Own Personality?

    Which psychologist's theory best describes your own personality? Personality can best be described as "personal qualities of an individual". No two people have the same personality, but yet all the different personalities in the world can be characterized into 4 main theories. The four psychologists that thought up the four theories are Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, and Abraham Maslow. (pg.64) Each man based his theory on a different part of a person's personality

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    Essay Length: 545 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: March 22, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Starbucks Management: Theory, Practice, and Application

    Starbucks Management: Theory, Practice, and Application

    Running head: MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP Management and Leadership University of Phoenix Management: Theory, Practice, and Application MGT 330 Mar 02, 2007 Management and Leadership Starbucks’ leadership team is among the best in the business when it comes to leading Starbucks into the global market. The leadership team is responsible for making sure the management team gets everything needed to complete the tasks set before them. Starbucks is a company with Strong Leadership and Management teams,

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    Essay Length: 925 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Max
  • What Motivates Indian It Companies to Go for Inorganic Growth

    What Motivates Indian It Companies to Go for Inorganic Growth

    What Motivates Indian IT companies to go for inorganic growth Recently there has been a trend for the IT companies to make acquisitions abroad. This articles looks why strategic acquisitions make sense and the reasons the Indian IT companies are following the inorganic path for growth • Gaining access to key markets and customers, building delivery capabilities and domain expertise, expanding business into a new geographical area or enhancing a particular type of business expertise

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    Essay Length: 920 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Steve
  • Critical Analysis Modest Motives

    Critical Analysis Modest Motives

    Modest Motives Ursula K Le Guin expresses her motive for going to the South Pole: And the desire was as pure as the polar snows: to go, to see - no more, no less. I deeply respect the scientific accomplishments of Captain Scott’s expedition, and have read with passionate interest the findings of physicists, meteorologists, biologists, etc.; but having had no training in any science, nor any opportunity for such training, my ignorance obliged me

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    Essay Length: 1,838 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Relationship Between Organizing Businesses, Structure of Businesses and Employee Motivation

    Relationship Between Organizing Businesses, Structure of Businesses and Employee Motivation

    Introduction to discussion When a person wants to begin a business, he must take into consideration the different types of ownership and organizations. Ownership may be a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or even a corporation depending on the type of business. Once the business has begun, the structure of the business has to be equivalent to the type of business or managers who will be running the different parts of the business. In order for

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    Essay Length: 1,630 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Competing Theories

    Competing Theories

    William of Occam's Razor is the concept that when two competing ideas seem to explain the facts, the simpler is likely to be the true idea. Basically he feels that when something becomes overly involved, don't make yourself crazy by making a situation more complicated. Simplify your life and you will be happy. A simpler idea is not necessarily true. It is just preferred until more facts or data can clarify the situation. Also, the

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    Essay Length: 288 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Jon
  • Art Theories and Influence on Artists - How Theories About Art Influence the Practice of Artists And/or Art Critics or Historians

    Art Theories and Influence on Artists - How Theories About Art Influence the Practice of Artists And/or Art Critics or Historians

    Art Theories and Influence on Artists Essay Question: Discuss how theories about art influence the practice of artists and/or art critics or historians Practice in art refers to the decisions and actions that affect choices, perceptions, ways of working and views of an artist or art historian. Tim Storrier sums up the practice of an artist by saying that “A painting is really a graphic illustration of where a particular artist is at that point

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    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • Merton’s Strain Theory

    Merton’s Strain Theory

    Merton’s Strain Theory I learned that Robert Merton borrowed “anomie” from Emile Durkheim. Anomie is the breakdown or absence of social norms and values. This website had little content but was very informative. It outlined the five modes of adaptation to strain. The five modes are conformity, innovation, ritualism, retreatism and rebellion. In the mode of conformity, individuals follow culturally approved goals and the accepted means to achieve these goals. In the second mode, innovation,

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    Essay Length: 385 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Jessica
  • Job Motivation

    Job Motivation

    http://www.term-papers.us/ts/bb/bmu273.shtml There are people out there in the workforce that believe they are obligated to do their best at their job simply because that is what is expected from all of us as humans. On the other hand there are those out there that want to only do as much as they can get away with doing. No matter which one of these employees you are or are working with companies and employer’s need to

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    Essay Length: 2,716 Words / 11 Pages
    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Victor
  • The Role of Affective and Motivational Factors in Statistics Performance in University Students

    The Role of Affective and Motivational Factors in Statistics Performance in University Students

    When faced with the prospect of having to complete a statistics course at university, students either fall into a state of anxiety about failing the course or they form a belief that they will do well. This is due to their perception of self-efficacy. Perceived self-efficacy is, as stated by Bandura (1994) & Pajares (2002), the construct of a person’s beliefs in their ability to perform in certain tasks including academic tasks. It has been

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    Essay Length: 1,968 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: Stenly
  • The Cell Theory

    The Cell Theory

    The Cell Theory The cell theory states that all living matter is made up of cells and some living organisms consist of a single cell. Other cells serve a special purpose within advanced organisms like nerve cells. One theory of a cell states that the first form of life on this earth consisted of a lot of different types of small protocells. Protocells are cell like organism. These organisms were able to reproduce in a

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    Essay Length: 710 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: July
  • Structure, Communication, Culture, and Motivation of a Company

    Structure, Communication, Culture, and Motivation of a Company

    Structure The structure of a company is very important in order to be a successful company. Some companies tend to leave all the decisions and ideas to the top executives or consultants. Other businesses let anyone who works for the company to have a proposal introduced no matter what position the employee holds in the company. The company I work for would be considered “bottom- up”, which means any employee can come forth with

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    Essay Length: 442 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: Mike
  • William Lowell Kane - Motivation

    William Lowell Kane - Motivation

    Motivation William Lowell Kane was born into a family of established wealth and status. As far as William’s father was concerned, the expectation, in fact the reason for his birth, was for William to assume the position of president and chairman of the family bank. In order to understand the actions of the character of William Kane, one must understand the motivations involved. Motivation can come from many diverse sources. One of the strongest motivators

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    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Labeling Theory

    Labeling Theory

    As a contributor to American Pragmatism and later a member of the Chicago School, George Herbert Mead posited that the self is socially constructed and reconstructed through the interactions which each person has with the community. Each individual is aware of how they are judged by others because he or she has attempted many different roles and functions in social interactions and has been able to gauge the reactions of those present. This builds a

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    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: Yan
  • Social Theories

    Social Theories

    Social Theories The Shaw and McKay theory studied the way that different ethnicities moved from the inner city to the suburbs around the cities and how crime rates are related to the movement. After each new wave of immigrants came in the ones that were there before would move into the suburbs. However Shaw and McKay found that the high crime rates associated with the inner city did not follow them into the suburbs. Therefor

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    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: Mike
  • Advanced Economic Theory

    Advanced Economic Theory

    Abstract Apple Incorperation is one of the most sought-after computer campany Introduction The world wide web is very strong and has changed the word in many ways. As a fan of Apple Macintosh,I am personally impressed with many of its innovations.It strikes me whether or not the company has really become monopoly. This paper will explore its business model and its so called I will closely examine Apple in different areas -PC market -software -portable

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    Essay Length: 1,699 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Anna
  • Rousseau's Contract Theory

    Rousseau's Contract Theory

    Rousseau’s The Social Contract Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s The Social Contract, or Principles of Political Right (1762) is an analysis of the contractual relationships which may be necessary for legitimate government, and is an explanation of how these relationships may combine principles of justice and utility. Rousseau argues that civil society is based on a contractual arrangement of rights and duties which applies equally to all people, whereby natural liberty is exchanged for civil liberty, and whereby

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Summary of a Rounded Version: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences

    Summary of a Rounded Version: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences

    Summary of A Rounded Version: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences In A Rounded Version: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Howard Gardner introduces the idea of seven different intelligences, combating the idea of contemporary intelligence. Gardner defines the contemporary view of intelligence as, an individual’s intelligence test score based on his or her age with no regard to experience or training. In his words, “It is an inborn attribute or faculty of the individual.” Gardner defines

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Jon

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