Context of the World of Work
The world of work is constantly evolving, and businesses must be able to adapt to these changes in order to...
Category: Management
Goal-setting Theory
Goal-setting Theory, developed by Edwin Locke in 1968 and further developed with Gary Latham in 1990, is a process theory...
Equity Theory
Equity Theory, developed by J. Stacy Adams in 1963 and 1965, is a process theory of motivation that proposes that...
Reinforcement Theory
Reinforcement Theory, developed by B.F. Skinner in 1938, is a process theory of motivation that proposes that behavior is shaped...
Expectancy Theory
Expectancy Theory, developed by Victor Vroom in 1964 and further developed by Porter and Lawler in 1968, is a process...
Process Theories
Process theories are a type of motivational theory that focuses on the cognitive processes that influence behavior and motivation. These...
Herzberg’s two-factor Theory
Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory is a motivational theory that proposes that there are two types of factors that influence motivation: hygiene...
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a motivational theory that proposes that human needs are arranged in a hierarchical order, with...
Need Theory
Needs theories are a type of motivational theory that attempts to explain what drives and influences human behavior by identifying...
Early History of Motivation Research
The early history of motivation research can be traced back to the early 20th century with the emergence of the...
