Apple Inc is one of the world’s most successful companies. Its employees are highly motivated and work hard to ensure that the company remains at the forefront of innovation. However, motivation is not always easy to maintain, and Apple has had to face some challenges in this area in recent years. The company has been … Read more
Management and psychology have long been interested in the question of motivation. What motivates people to do their best work? This question is important for managers who want to get the most out of their employees, and for psychologists who want to understand human behavior. There are many theories of motivation, but there are three … Read more
Leadership skills are not only important for those in management positions, but for anyone who wants to be successful in their career. Motivation and psychology play a big role in leadership, and understanding how to motivate and influence others can help you achieve your goals. There are many different leadership styles, and the best leaders … Read more
Enstrom Auto Mirror Plant is a large, publicly-traded company that manufactures automobile mirrors and other auto parts. In early 2015, the company was facing serious financial difficulties. In order to reduce costs and improve its bottom line, Enstrom Auto Mirror Plant instituted a new incentive program for its employees. The goal of the incentive program … Read more
Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory is a theory that states that employees are motivated by certain needs. The theory posits that there are five levels of needs, which employees move up as they are satisfied. The first level is physiological needs, such as food and water. The second level is safety needs, such as a safe … Read more
Chapter 1: What do Schoolteachers and Sumo Wrestlers have in common? By starting the chapter off with a study between two economists who tried to find a solution for parents who repeatedly came late to pick up their children from daycare, Steven Levitt discusses the concept of incentives and its benefits and weaknesses. An incentive … Read more
I never had a problem with English. I cannot recall learning to read or write, but I remember that once I was able to, I was not able to stay away from reading everything I could get my hands on and scribbling sentences on sheets of paper. In Daniel H. Pink’s book Drive: The Surprising … Read more
Why are some people highly motivated than others? I think about this question often because I have some coworkers that are driven like myself whereas others lack ambition. I specifically chose articles that focused on psychological needs and individual differences within an organization because I wanted to understand the motives behind my behavior as well … Read more