Foreign Language Annals Á vol. 43, No. 1 27 Language-Learning Motivation During Short-Term Study Abroad: An Activity Theory Perspective Heather Willis Allen University of Miami Abstract: This study investigated the development of language-learning motivation during short-term study abroad (SA) for six intermediate-level students of French. Taking an activity theory perspective, findings demonstrated that one of two orientations motivated participants to study or continue studying French at
Words: 12464 - Pages: 50
Expectancy Theory of Motivation In a business, what motivates employees to do their best? One theory that may explain the reasons why some employees seem more motivated than others is the Expectancy theory of motivation. The Expectancy theory operates under the assumption that employees will perform well based on self-belief and how much they desire the rewards their actions will render. Three key components and relationships in this theory determine how motivated an employee will choose to be:
Words: 686 - Pages: 3
The Motivation of a Young Woman Courtney Smith AIU Online Abstract This paper will first inform you, the reader, about the definition of motivation. It entails where the motivation of a young woman is obtained from. You will learn how family and friends help shape a young African-American young woman’s will and determination, and how to make her become be a better person and reach her goals. History is another key factor in helping a young person come up with their goals. All in all, this paper
Words: 511 - Pages: 3
TOPIC: ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MOTIVATION TITLE: Motivating Employees through Incentive Programs ISSUE: Lack of an effective incentive program pertaining to work motivation 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Motivated employees are the cornerstone of any successful organization. The objectives of this research are to explore the motivational factors and the effectiveness of these incentive programs pertaining to work motivation. The thesis consists of two main components: theoretical and research
Words: 3939 - Pages: 16
Identify Significant Elements of an Organization’s Motivation Plan to Encourage Workers In order for an organization’s motivation plan to be effective, it is important for the organization to clearly define their intended outcomes. Some ways to define their intended outcomes are to look at their mission statement and values, measure their productivity levels, look at their turnover rate and the reasons given for the turnover, determine what employee relations issue are at hand, and what kind of
Words: 1580 - Pages: 7
Teamwork and Motivation In just a few years WooWoo manufacture has gained much success by becoming one of the world’s top producer of widgets. Recently sales have been high, but a new report was just released that exposed some defects with our product. This defect issue can quickly turn into a serious problem that will increased our costs and delay deliveries to our customers. During these critical times we must find a way to motivate the 50 employees in our sales, assembly, technology, and administration
Words: 1708 - Pages: 7
Cross-Cultural Motivation and Self-Determination Susan McGilloway Walden University Self-Determination Theory For decades researchers have studied human motivation and the process of developing self-determination (Deci & Ryan, 1980, 1985, 1991; Deci & Ryan, 2000; Ryan & Deci, 2000; Deci & Ryan, 2008; Vallarand, Pelletier, and Koestner, 2008). Human motivation is the drive to change personal or public behaviors on an individual or societal level. Self-determination theory presupposes that motivation
Words: 2769 - Pages: 12
Explain the relationships between motivation, emotion,and behavior Motivation can be internal and external. Internal motivation expresses a need, desire or want. Externally these needs and desires are behaviors geared towards self-directed goals that are usually triggered by some type of environmental stimulus. Theories of motivation focuses on biological processes that control behavior. Among these processes are instincts, which are unlearned behavior patterns, drive-reduction which focuses
Words: 1016 - Pages: 5
Achievement Motivation Theory Stephanie Murphy Psych 320 03/23/14 Dr. James Moon Achievement Motivation Theory According to the Oxford dictionary (2014), motivation is defined as: “The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way”. There are many ways to view motivation: cognitive, social, physiological etc. Motivation is the number one driving force that individuals use to achieve goals and accomplishments. Motivational theory has experienced and evolved over the past few
Words: 1123 - Pages: 5
Motivation in public management [electronic resource] : the call of public service / edited by James L. Perry and Annie Hondeghem - Pg. 248 performance pay did not work Great motivation secrets of great leaders [electronic resource] / by John Baldoni Sacrifice with Honor • Put the needs of the team first. • Share the pain. • Make the sacrifice count for something. Winning with the employee from Hell [electronic resource] : a guide to coaching and motivation / Shaun Belding Pg. 64
Words: 1104 - Pages: 5
