Category: Management Approach
Expectancy theory, developed by Victor Vroom in 1964 and expanded upon by Edward Lawler and Lyman Porter in 1968, is a motivation theory that explains how individuals make choices regarding behavior in the workplace....
The changing context of the world of work has several implications for businesses and their resources. Some of these implications include: Overall, the changing context of the world of work requires businesses to be...
The world of work is constantly evolving, and businesses must be able to adapt to these changes in order to remain competitive and successful. This requires a willingness to embrace change, a commitment to...
Goal-setting Theory, developed by Edwin Locke in 1968 and further developed with Gary Latham in 1990, is a process theory of motivation that proposes that specific, challenging goals lead to higher levels of performance...
Equity Theory, developed by J. Stacy Adams in 1963 and 1965, is a process theory of motivation that proposes that individuals are motivated by the perception of fairness in their social relationships. According to...
Reinforcement Theory, developed by B.F. Skinner in 1938, is a process theory of motivation that proposes that behavior is shaped by the consequences that follow it. According to this theory, behavior that is reinforced...
Expectancy Theory, developed by Victor Vroom in 1964 and further developed by Porter and Lawler in 1968, is a process theory of motivation that proposes that motivation is determined by the belief that effort...
Needs theories are a type of motivational theory that attempts to explain what drives and influences human behavior by identifying and categorizing the needs that individuals seek to satisfy. Needs theories propose that people...
According to John Shields (2007), performance management is a strategic and integrated approach to managing people, which aims to improve the effectiveness of organizations by improving the performance of individuals and teams. Performance management...
Leadership is the ability to inspire and influence others towards a common goal or vision. At its core, leadership involves using one’s personal qualities, skills, and knowledge to guide and motivate others in pursuit...