Motivation refers to the reasoning behind one’s actions and behaviors.
In the world of management,
motivation is necessary to consider as it is the driving force behind an employee’s work.
“Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory”— General George S. Patton
Books
Motivational Management by Call Number: HF5549.5.M63 H52 2003ISBN: 9780814407387Emphasizes the use communication that could help increase motivation, while avoiding the waste of time or money in the process.
Human Factors in Project Management by Call Number: HD69.P75 W65 2007ISBN: 9780787996291Describes the concepts, tools, and techniques that could be used to focus on the human factor – and the motivation it requires – within self-managed project teams.
The Manager as Motivator by Call Number: HF5549.5.M63 K76 2007ISBN: 9780275990183Focuses on explaining simple and timeless principles that increase motivation within work and within everyday life.
Leadership and Motivation by Call Number: ebookISBN: 9780749450496An in depth look at what motivates people and how leaders can help motivate people.
Concise Adair on Teambuilding and Motivation by Call Number: ebookISBN: 9781854185082A classic look at quotes for team building and motivation.
Internet Sources
- Motivation: The Scientific Guide on How to Get and Stay Motivated
A quick look at what motivation is, how to become motivated, and how to stay motivated in the long run
- Get Off Your Butt: 16 Ways to Get Motivated When You’re in a Slump
16 easy tips to help one become more motivated and to help one reach their goals
- Do These 7 Things to Get (and Stay) Motivated
7 easy ways to make one more motivated starting with oneself
- Motivation: Psychological Factors That Guide Behavior
A look into the psychological components of motivation and how they affect motivation overall
- What Is Motivation and How to Strengthen It
Ideas as to how one can strengthen their motivation
Journal Articles
Chen, Y., & Zhao, Q. (2013). Gender differences in business faculty's research motivation. Journal of Education for Business 88(6), 314-324. doi:10.1080/08832323.2012.717121
Describes the different motivation factors that are needed based on gender and personal characteristics. It also discusses when intrinsic and extrinsic factors should be used based on the employee’s gender and what their job is within the business.
Kao, A. C. (2015). Driven to care: Aligning external motivators with intrinsic motivation. Health Services Research 50, 2216-2222. doi:10.1111/1475-6773.12422
Discusses how to get max motivation out of the employee by using the combination of their intrinsic motivation along with an external motivator such as money. It also talks a little bit about the crowding-out effect.
Skik, M. M. (2013). Some characteristics that influence motivation for learning in organizations. Interdisciplinary Description of Complex Systems 11(2), 254-265. doi:10.7906/indecs.11.2.7
Discusses the individual and environmental characteristics of motivation. It also mentions that an employee’s motivation for learning, education, and learning is linked to the possibility to receive a promotion.