Using process theory, a type of scientific observation, individuals measure how events in a specific process lead to an outcome. According to this theory, when a company wants to reproduce an outcome, ...

Small businesses are understandably concerned about having motivated employees who feel empowered to contribute to the company and service customer needs. Researchers have been studying motivation for ...

The technology of selling is, of course, all about communication. The cell phones, blackberries, email, websites and various tools used in the day-to-day work life are communications tools. Similarly, ...

Motivation is important when learning a new skill, but it’s limited. While the first two factors of motivation (New Years, birthdays) only comes around a few times a year. who we surround ourselves ...

Dr. Alex Jones, Ph.D. in Leadership. CEO of National Leadership Association. Corporate Trainer, Speaker, and Coach. Author of DISLEADERSHIP. Among global professionals today, 70% lack motivation and ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. In any organization, motivated workers are paramount to the innovation that breaks through ...

Citations: Cordova, Diana, M.R. Lepper. 1996. Intrinsic motivation and the process of learning: Beneficial effects of contextualization, personalization, and choice ...

Extrinsic motivation uses rewards or incentives — like praise, fame, or money —as motivation for specific activities. It is based on external factors and may be less effective long-term than intrinsic ...