Work Motivation
History, Theory, Research, and Practice
Format:Paperback
Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
Published:26th Jan '12
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
A seminal work in the field of motivation by the leading author on the topic, this classic has been fully revised and updated to include and distill the most current research from top international scholars. Drawing upon his experiences as a staff psychologist and consultant, Gary P. Latham writes in a mentor voice that is highly personal and rich in examples, providing a unique behavioral science framework for motivating employees in organizational settings. The book offers a chronological review of the field, and a taxonomy for the study and practice of motivation, complete with anecdotes about the major thought leaders in the field of motivation and behind-the-scenes research accounts. Highlights of this updated edition include new findings in goal-setting research, including insight into the dark side of goal-setting; more on the self in motivation, including self-regulated learning, self-evaluation methods, and the significance of self-efficacy as a predictor of performance and satisfaction; and more trending in the area of positive psychology and prosocial behavior in organizations.
Very good book indeed. I really enjoyed reading it and told the new MSc intake that they would enjoy this if they wanted to buy something more in depth on work motivation for themselves. I loved the historical aspect to it. -- Dr Christine Sprigg * drupal *
This is an excellent book on motivation but does not fit into my present modules. -- Dr Chuma Osuchukwu * drupal *
Very good overview of motivation theories. Appropriate for master′s students. -- Dr Isabel Dimas * drupal *
This is a very good revision of the literature on work motivation. An essential book for students who want to deep their knowledge on this topic. -- Dr Isabel Dimas * drupal *
This was part of a development concept for an HR course that did not materialize. -- Dr Lawrence Audler * drupal *
It is a good overview of the topic, but does not translate well into course material. Perhaps this would serve as a good background text for a graduate course. -- Dr Robert Klonoski * drupal *
I have recommended this book to several of my students. It provides an excellent overview of the theoretical underpinnings of employee motivation and job satisfaction. -- Miss Moya Lerigo-Jones * drupal *
This is an interesting book, which has a wealth of detail and information. I would recommend it to a student who was doing a detailed study of work motivation. -- Mr David Hanley * drupal *
I originally looked at this for our ERM course but it finished in 2014. HOwever, I now recommend this to students on our Social Psychology of Work (undergraduate L5 option) who want to look at work motivation in more detail. It is a very thorough text -- Mr Neill Thompson * drupal *
A small reference book that is easy to follow and packed full of useful theories around motivation. Current and easy to find your way around the index. -- Mrs Laura Castles * drupal *
A great book that covers many theories. We took this text on our residential for students to prepare presentations on motivation -- Mrs Nikki Southgate * drupal *
A comprehensive text book, which provides students with in-depth analysis and background information on current research and practice. -- Ms Michelle Mclaughlin * drupal *
This is the best text on motivation theories that I have found. It is easy for the students to understand. -- Professor Constance Thompson * drupal *
ISBN: 9781412990936
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 650g
456 pages
2nd Revised edition