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Motivational Factors in Today's Diversified Work Context, 2005.
A look at motivational factors in today's diversified workforce.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper examines how in today's workplace there are many options for an employee to choose from when thinking of where best to implement his or her skills and talents. It looks at how this diversity of jobs and industries of choices has led to employees making those choices.
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"In today's workplace, there are so many options for an employee to choose from when thinking of where best to implement his or her skills and talents. This diversity of jobs and industries, of choices, has led to employees making those choices. In a piece on employee retention that will be cited again and again throughout this paper, the Herman Miller Corporation quotes a recent Bureau of Labor report that predicts "a labor shortage of six million workers by 2008" ("Hang on Loosely" 1). And as the huge baby boomer generation, today's largest part of the workforce, ages and retires, this shortage will only worsen. This spells trouble for employers, as the multitude of job choices will only greaten, allowing workers to roam free, choosing the most satisfying jobs and the best pay. "
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Motivational Factors, 2004.
An examination of motivational factors among employees.
10,254 words (approx. 41.0 pages), 35 sources, MLA, £ 143.95
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The purpose of this paper is to determine importance of certain factors in motivating employees. The study determines the ranked importance of the following ten motivating factors: (a) job security; (b) sympathetic help with personal problems; (c) personal loyalty to employees; (d) challenging and rewarding work; (e) good working conditions; (f) tactful discipline; (g)monetary compensation; (h) promotions and growth in the organization; (i) feeling of being in on things; and (j) full appreciation of work done. A questionnaire was sent to a random sample of employees to determine how they perceived their jobs and what motivated them. The results are presented here and analyzed in an effort to present a series of recommendations on how to improve employee motivation.
Introduction
Background and Value of Research
Literature Review
Theory Y
Proposed Research Questions and Research Method
Hypothesis and Research Question
Conclusion and Recommendations
Bibliography
Envision Software. (March, 2004). Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y. Software Project Management, Development, and Consulting Newsletter
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"Not so long ago, employees were considered just another factor needed for the production of goods and services (Lindner, 1998). However, researchers have produced very valuable studies that changed this way of thinking about employees. For example, the Hawthorne Studies, conducted by Elton Mayo from 1924 to 1932 (Dickson, 1973), demonstrated that employees are not motivated solely by monetary rewards and employee behavior is strongly correlated to their attitudes (Dickson, 1973). The Hawthorne Studies launched human relations approach to management, in which the needs and motivation of employees become the key focus of managers (Bedeian, 1993)."
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Motivation as a Factor in Nurse Retention, 2004.
A look at how motivation in the work force, in particular in the nursing field, creates lower job turnover.
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This study explores the effects that motivation has on the job satisfaction of nurses and on nurse retention. It is hypothesized that nurses who are more motivated in their jobs are more satisfied, and are thus less likely to leave the profession. The findings from this study provide information as to what changes can be made so that nurses are more motivated in their profession.
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"Nursing retention is a prominent factor in the current nursing shortage, and it has been found that nurses change jobs and careers because of issues in the workplace, including the culture of the hospital (Donley et al., 2002). Recently, several studies have explored the growing trend of nurses leaving the profession. Why is nurse retention becoming increasingly difficult? Several theories have been posited. Sumner and Townsend-Rocchiccioli (2003) suggested that the cause of nurses? abandonment of the profession might lie more in intrinsic factors rather than overtly expressed reasons. These authors cite various reasons, such as bureaucratic factors, issues related to the medical profession and scientific discourse, and factors within the nursing profession, as contributing to dissatisfaction that causes nurses to leave. Also, nursing is emotionally stressful work, which may add additional stresses to influencing factors. The above authors suggest changes in the work environment to make nurses feel valued for their skills and therefore increase nurse retention."
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Application of Motivational Theories, 2002.
A look at several factors which help motivate employees.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 11 sources, £ 92.95
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This research paper will identify through case studies various factors that help in motivation of employees so that performance is increased and the employee satisfaction also increases. It contends that traditional and non-traditional methods of motivation must be enacted in order to be successful.
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Motivation in Non-profit Organizations, 2008.
An analysis of leadership styles and motivating factors for individuals within non-profit organizations.
7,469 words (approx. 29.9 pages), 13 sources, APA, £ 113.95
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This paper examines the factors that motivate individuals in the non-profit organization. It looks at the primary principles of motivation that are available to leadership in not-for-profits in motivating their staff and discusses the limitations of the not-for-profit organizations in the area of resource availability. The paper also focuses on the specific leadership style and characteristics that best serve the initiative and intent of the not-for-profit mission.
Table of Contents:
Statement Of Problem
Purpose Of Study
Significance Of Study
Expected Outcomes Of Study
Methodology
Criteria
Hypotheses
Introduction
Literature Review
Self-Concept Validations
Goal-Identification Approaches
Required Leadership Skills
Maslow's Theory Of Motivation
Attracting & Retaining The Right People
The Three Factors Of Leadership Motivation
Motivation Of Part-Time And Volunteer Employees
Summary And Conclusion
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"The first hypothesis has been affirmed as being valid in this study in that motivation of full-time, part-time and volunteer employees of the not-for-profit organization requires different considerations and specifically that the volunteer generally is offering their time to the organization because they have a commitment to the goals and mission of the organization therefore these individuals are 'self-motivating' however, the full-time employees and even more so, the part-time employees require the environment to be one in which they are able to become motivated. The second hypothesis of this work has been found to be null in this study in that there is not one specific factor that stands above all others for effective motivation of employees in the not-for-profit organization and in fact, there is not one specific style of leadership motivation which stands as being superior in that it is more about doing the 'right thing' at the 'right time' to motivate not-for-profit employees thereby rendering the third hypothesis in this study null as well."
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Differences in Motivational Beliefs, 2005.
Review of Martin Eaton's and Myron Dembo's article, "Differences in the Motivational Beliefs of Asian-American and Non-Asian Students".
808 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 19.95
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This paper reviews and analyzes Eaton's and Dembo's article about the motivational beliefs of Asian-Americans and how these beliefs are very likely one of the reasons Asian-American students outperform non-Asian students academically. The paper explains the implications of Eaton's and Dembo's research and how it could be used for examining the nature of motivational factors in other communities as well.
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"Eaton and Dembo discuss their problem clearly, outlining their reasons for performing the research and placing it within the context of prior research. The fact that Asian-Americans usually outperform their non-Asian counterparts on academic tests warrants attention, for educators, psychologists, and sociologists can examine the factors that most predict high achievement among students. Moreover, such a study draws attention to the differences between different cultural communities, which can also help professionals understand and treat students with greater cultural awareness. Further research on other ethnic groups can also contribute much awareness and understanding, which can improve all students? chances for success. Educators, psychologists, and sociologists can glean much information from studies like this one."
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Motivational Strategies at Costco.com, 2008.
An evaluation of the value of several different models of organizational motivation as they relate to Costco's internal development efforts in creating its website, Costco.com.
2,968 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 60.95
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This paper discusses the motivational theories behind Costco's adoption of several electronic initiatives including online catalogs and a re-vamped and multifunctional website. The author describes the strengths and weaknesses of five motivational strategies that Costco's management could potentially use to motivate key personnel to create a new Costco.com, and suggests which strategies are likely to provide the best foundation for Costco's changes. The author explains the importance of change management in some of these strategies, and concludes that strong leadership is critical in motivating employees and setting changes in motion.
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Overview of the DICE Model
Business Process Reengineering
Exploring Lewin's Model
Exploring the Speed of Change Model
Theories E and O of Motivation
Motivational Theories with the Greatest Potential to Motivate Costco Employees
Success Factors in managing Motivation at Costco
For Costco.com to succeed, Customers' Needs Must Dominate IT Strategies'
Conclusion
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"In the context of Coscto.com, their efforts to significantly re-vamp their electronic initiatives will need to include some element business process re-engineering and management, as the underlying processes within the company will need to change to better serve online customers. While Michael Hammer claims that for change to be significant it has to be severe, for Costco.com the change needs to be gradual and focused more on streamlining the customer experience online through better integration of systems."
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Motivational Theory and Education, 2008.
This paper examines motivational theories and their relevance to education.
803 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 19.95
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The paper discusses various motivational theories that attempt to explain what factors motivate one to excel when given appropriate tasks. The paper provides a comparison of classical and modern motivational theories that include Maslow's hierarchy theory, Hertzberg's two-factor theory, Alderfer's ERG theory and McClelland's acquired needs theory. The paper then applies these theories to the field of education and explains why McClelland's acquired needs theory is most applicable to this field while Argyris' theories are also relevant.
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"Maslow's theory focuses on fulfilling needs in this order: physiological, safety or security, self-esteem and actualization, the highest level or state of psychological independence (Geen, 1995). Herzberg takes a more simplistic approach, suggesting that motivating factors such as recognition or responsibility in the workplace ultimately lead to greater psychological satisfaction, whereas secondary factors he labels "hygiene factors" lead to dissatisfaction or a lack of motivation if not readily available, including job security for example or adequate perceived bonuses or compensation. Herzberg's motivational theory is much simpler and thus more easily adopted than Maslow's theory of hierarchical needs (Geen, 1995)."
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Gender/Cultural Factors and Professional Golf, 2003.
An analysis of gender and cultural factors influencing professional golf today.
3,882 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 17 sources, MLA, £ 73.95
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This paper provides a review of the relevant and scholarly literature to determine what cultural and gender-related factors serve to influence participation in and fan attraction to professional golf. This is followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"Today, golf is one of the most popular outdoor sports in the world. Tens of millions of men, women, and children play golf as an individual or team sport, as well as in high school and college competition. Millions more people around the globe enjoy golf as a form of recreation and exercise. Golf has also become popular spectator sport and attracts thousands of fans to tournaments with millions more watching on television. As a result, professional golf has become a multi-billion dollar industry today. The sport continues to be dominated by affluent white males who, in many cases, however, appear reluctant to share their domain with their female or minority counterparts."
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Motivation in the Health Care Sector, 2004.
This paper identifies motivational factors that would be necessary to hire and, more importantly, retain workers in this industry.
2,621 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 54.95
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This paper explains that the health care sector is like any other industry that needs trained and motivated workers in order it to run successfully. It explores the content and process theories of motivation in this sector. It also looks at how these theories would be applicable to the health care sector.
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"Desire is inbuilt in man. Our life and its furtherance through breeding are dependent on desire. Achievement of desire is what motivates us. On different levels, one might consider motivators and incentives. Often, the expeditious and efficient completion of a project is associated with a bonus. Motivation theory is a field of study that has established formalism for one important aspect of human behavior?fulfillment of need. In fact, these needs are designed in a hierarchy. At the basic level, there is a motivation to live. Therefore, any act on the part of the person is generally motivated by this desire. Among basic needs are the need to eat, the need for shelter and the need to procreate. The dynamics of the "need to eat" is also worthy of consideration. Many aver that an American's need to eat will often coincide with the need to fulfill the need to fulfill an appetite: that very few Americans or most Americans only a few times in his or her life would truly identify with the need to eat with the other option being starvation."
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Breast Cancer Risk Factors, 2007.
A discussion on breast cancer risk factors in Japanese-Americans.
7,696 words (approx. 30.8 pages), 21 sources, MLA, £ 116.95
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The paper discusses how, when Japanese women move to the United States and adopt an American life-style, their risk of getting breast cancer almost doubles. The paper examines the importance of this fact in the search for better ways to prevent and cure the disease. The paper further examines how these factors suggest that the breast cancer rates among these groups may be due to behavioral factors that can be altered to lower breast cancer rates for all women, regardless of genetic make-up or exogenous factors.
Outline:
Introduction
The Study Population
Literature Review:
The Risk Factors
Clues from Other Ethnic Groups
Assessing the Risk in Japanese Americans
Meta-analysis of the Studies
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"One of the major problems found among this population is that they tend ignore activities leading to early diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, their cancer is in an advanced stage long before it is diagnosed. For instance, 48% of Filipino women fail to receive pap smears at the recommended time. Nearly 25% of Filipino women and 38% of Korean women do not get colorectal cancer screening at the recommended time (Maxwell, Bastani, and Warda, 2000). No information was found for the Japanese population. Approximately 79% of Asian-born Asian American women who develop breast cancer have greater proportion of tumors larger than 1 cm at the time of diagnosis (Hedeen, White, and Taylor, 1999). This indicates an absence of breast self-examinations among this population and mammography for early detection. This was confirmed by a study conducted by (Tang, Solomon, Yeh, and Worden, 1999)."
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Employee Motivation, 2008.
An overview of different motivating factors for employees.
6,397 words (approx. 25.6 pages), 30 sources, APA, £ 102.95
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This paper discusses how there are many trends when it comes to employee motivation and compensation, because big business has determined that money is not the only thing that employees want. It proposes a study to examine the hypothesis that employers can motivate their employees in many different ways through the study of personalities, career anchors and what specifically motivates individuals.
Outline:
Introduction and Hypothesis
Literature Review
Methodology
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"Originally, it was just the corporate world that was looking at employees in ways other than just how much money they were getting paid across the board, but the trend is also spreading over to the sales industry and other industries as well (Bedeian, 1993). It is important to look at these compensation trends and how they are being used for the outside sales force today, as well as to recommend a strategy that is designed to ensure that the reward system for employees stays in alignment with the mission of the sales industry as it evolves through time (Chesney, 1992). That mission has generally been to produce high-quality goods and services, have professional sales people, and provide excellent customer service, and these things cannot take place as easily if the employees are not motivated properly and compensated accordingly (Buford, 1990). "
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Motivational Techniques, 2001.
An analysis of motivational techniques used to encourage those people who feel helpless about a situation and who are unable to change.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper analyzes and examines the different motivational techniques used for individuals who lack drive and enthusiasm. In Part II, the numerous motivational techniques used for individuals who lack drive and enthusiasm are discussed. Lastly, this paper concludes with an evaluation of the effectiveness of the various motivational techniques used for individuals who lack drive and enthusiasm.
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"Motivational techniques are a problematic area to study, both due to the wide variety of motivational techniques available and also due to the fact that motivational techniques will impact each and every individual in different ways. What is especially fascinating about motivational techniques is the plethora of factors and influences that govern the direction, initiation, intensity, and persistence of human behavior. Discovering what motivates individuals to engage in certain types of behavior (whether it be participating in or refraining from such conduct) offers psychologists and other individuals numerous benefits. First, doing so may enable such individuals to better understand and predict how an individual will behave in a given situation, whether it is in an educational, employment, relationship, or social environment. Next, understanding what motivational techniques are effective on a particular individual will provide such individuals with tools to try to control or prevent forms of undesirable behavior while fostering desirable conduct."
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Environmental Factors in Marketing, 2007.
This paper discusses environmental factors that affect marketing decisions, focusing on the J.R. Simplot Company.
981 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper provides an overview of the J.R. Simplot Company. The writer explains that Simplot conducts business on a global and domestic scale and engages in strategic marketing initiatives for both markets. The writer notes that environmental factors affect global and domestic marketing decisions. The high-level domestic and global environmental factors that affect marketing decisions are detailed, along with how technology affects marketing decisions. The paper also provides an analysis of the importance of social responsibility and ethics in relation to Simplot's organizational marketing.
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Abstract
Organizational Overview
Environmental Factors
Technological Impact
Social Responsibility and Ethics
Conclusion
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"The J.R. Simplot Company is a privately held organization based in Boise, Idaho. Simplot services food and agribusiness customers domestically and globally. Simplot employs more than 10,000 people and is one of the largest beef-cattle producers in the U.S. as well as a top agricultural fertilizer producer. Recognized globally as a leader in frozen potato production, the scope of this paper focuses on Simplot's global and domestic potato production business. Simplot distributes frozen potatoes to foodservice distributors across the U.S. to Australia, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Korea, Guatemala and China."
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