Business Writing Report Gulf University for Science & Technology Written by: Dhuha Sakeen – 6716 Fatemah Al-Sherazi – 6208 Eman Al-Hindal – 8074 Report on: Growth in GUST This report is on Gulf University for Science and Technology. It is to benefit the university to know what it will face when growing in Kuwait. This report will provide users with information and ideas for expanding. The main purpose is to help make a decision whether to expand or not. Expanding any business
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THE DILEMMA OF MOTIVATION Motivation has been recognized as a dilemma that managers must face because what motivates one individual may not motivate another. Another complication of motivation theories is that the theories were developed in the West‚ primarily the U.S. and Great Britain. The theories may be based upon Western cultural situations that do not necessarily apply to the rest of the world (Triandis‚ 1995; Hofstede‚ 1999; Adler‚ 2008; Robbins & Judge‚ 2008; McKenna‚ Richardson
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Last accessed 2nd December 2012. Evan Davis . (2007). Value Engineering. Available: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/evandavis/2007/05/value_engineering.html. Last accessed 3rd December 2012. Donkin‚ R‚ (2001) "Western Electric Discovers Motivation" from Donkin‚ R‚ Blood Sweat and Tears:The Evolution of Work pp.161-177‚ London: TEXERE Publishing Ltd Ritzer‚ G‚ (2008) "Efficiency: Drive-Throughs and Finger Foods" from Ritzer‚ G‚ The McDonaldization of Society pp.57-78‚ London: Sage Publications
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self-regulation theories of work motivation into a dynamic process theory Jeffrey B. Vancouver ⁎ Department of Psychology‚ 200 Porter Hall‚ Ohio University‚ Athens‚ OH 4501‚ United States a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t Instead of merely combining theories of self-regulation‚ the current paper articulates a dynamic process theory of the underlying cognitive subsystems that explain relationships among longused constructs like goals‚ expectancies‚ and valence. Formal elements of the theory are
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Robert G. Isaac‚ Wilfred J. Zerbe and Douglas C. Pitt(Summer 2001) Leadership And Motivation: The Effective Application Of Expectancy Theory‚ Journal of Managerial Issues ‚ Vol. 13‚ No. 2‚ pp. 212-226 | Aim / Purpose of article | In this article‚ we discuss the application of a motivational model that provides a practical tool for individuals wishing to assume leadership roles. This model‚ namely expectancy theory (Vroom‚ 1964; Porter and Lawler‚ 1968)‚ suggests that individuals‚ acting through
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resources and recruitment. During this time‚ in addition to my professional knowledge and skills I have gained experience in working with clients from various fields. Develop the ability to quickly retrieve information to assist clients in defining their needs and interact with different people. During my work so far I have been offered jobs with increased scope of responsibilities‚ through which I have been able to master organizational‚ managerial and communication skills. My professional experience
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Week 5 Team Weekly Reflection In this paper Team A is to complete the 360 assessment and to discuss the benefits of using the assessment as a tool for personal branding‚ organization‚ individuals‚ certification‚ clients and products. With the business world changing at a rapid pace there are times that we have to ask ourselves these questions: do we stand out among our colleagues and competitors‚ should we ask for a higher compensation or fees‚ can we choose our assignments or client or are we
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0.1 INTRODUCTION The concept of work motivation has become very crucial to individuals and organisational success‚ Hence the reason why several researchers‚ theorists and scholars have sought to understand and determine what actually motivates people so as to build a productive and effective workforce. Simon et al (2010). Human beings are seen to be the most valuable asset of any organisation because without people‚ machines cannot operate themselves; neither can operations nor processes fall
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Comparison of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs with Skinners Behaviorist Theory Typing Template for APA Papers: A Sample of Proper APA Fifth Edition Formatting Deborah DiBerardino Grand Canyon University: Educational Psychology EDU 313N Amy Wilkinson August 5‚ 2012 Comparison of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs with Skinners Behaviorist Theory The definition of motivation according to Dictionary.com is: “The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way; the
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MOTIVATION IN ORGANIZATIONS INTRODUCTION. Knowing how and why to motivate employees is an important managerial skill. THE NATURE OF MOTIVATION IN ORGANISATIONS. Motivation is the set of forces that cause people to choose certain behaviors from among the many alternatives open to them. Motivation And Performance In Organizations. An employee’s performance typically is influenced by motivation‚ ability‚ and the work environment. Some deficiencies can be addressed by providing training
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