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Abstract Cognitive evaluation theory, which explains the effects of extrinsic motivators on intrinsic motivation, received some initial attention in the organizational literature. However, the simple dichotomy between in...

Subjects / keywords: Test (biology); Work (physics); Psychology; Job design; Job characteristic theory; Job performance; Job analysis; Job enrichment; Work behavior; Applied psychology; Social psychology; Computer science

Previous research indicates that perceived usefulness is a major determinant and predictor of intentions to use computers in the workplace. In contrast, the impact of enjoyment on usage intentions has not been examined. ...

Educational Innovation: Tools and Practices for Effective Learning stands as a testament to the transformative power of innovative educational strategies. Directed and coordinated by a distinguished team of experts, this...

An organization’s efforts to implement quality systems and improvement methodologies are more likely to succeed with the understanding and participation of all employees. After completing this certification course, pa...

The city is perhaps the most complex of all human constructs. In the 21st century when cities are bigger than ever, and the majority of the world’s population now live in urban areas, the need for research into this co...

The network society (Van Dijk, 2020) has completely blurred the traditional difference between virtual and real life, Our day to day is increasingly characterised by our continuous connection to the Internet, Multiple da...

Do you feel you have the power and duty to change the world? Do you yearn to make a positive impact on society through your work, family, or spiritual life? Or do you feel that despite having everything in life -- health...

The properties and uses of the Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS) are described. The JDS is intended (a) to diagnose existing jobs to determine if (and how) they might be redesigned to improve employee motivation and productivi...

This chapter reviews the recent research on motivation, beliefs, values, and goals, focusing on developmental and educational psychology. The authors divide the chapter into four major sections: theories focused on expec...

A correlational study examined relationships between motivational orientation, self-regulated learning, and classroom academic performance for 173 seventh graders from eight science and seven English classes. A self-repo...

Much previous research has established that perceived ease of use is an important factor influencing user acceptance and usage behavior of information technologies. However, very little research has been conducted to und...

Human beings can be proactive and engaged or, alternatively, passive and alienated, largely as a function of the social conditions in which they develop and function. Accordingly, research guided by self-determination th...

MOTIVATION: Homology models of proteins are of great interest for planning and analysing biological experiments when no experimental three-dimensional structures are available. Building homology models requires specializ...

Past work has documented and described major patterns of adaptive and maladaptive behavior: the mastery-oriented and the helpless patterns. In this article, we present a research-based model that accounts for these patte...

I. Introduction 1. Self-Determination Theory: An Introduction and Overview II. Philosophical and Historical Considerations 2. Organismic Principles: Historical Perspectives on Development and Integration in Living Entiti...

Self-determination theory (SDT) is an empirically based theory of human motivation, development, and wellness. The theory focuses on types, rather than just amount, of motivation, paying particular attention to autonomou...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comprises a deficit in behavioral inhibition. A theoretical model is constructed that links inhibition to 4 executive neuropsychological functions that appear to depend on ...

Abstract In this landmark work, Richard Lazarus - one of the world’s foremost authorities - offers a comprehensive treatment of the psychology of emotion, its role in adaptation, and the issues that must be addressed t...

Subjects / keywords: Educational leadership; Knowledge management; School management and organization; Organizational culture; Work motivation; Education; Administration; Ecuador

Subjects / keywords: Employee motivation; Job satisfaction; Quality of work life; Burn out (Psychology); Prevention

Subjects / keywords: Work; Moral and ethical aspects; Motivation (Psychology)

Subjects / keywords: Industrial management; Motivation (Psychology); Teams in the workplace

Subjects / keywords: Employee motivation; Personnel management; Corporate culture; Work environment