Motivation in the Workplace 2500-EN-PS-EAc4-04

This course adopts an overall framework on motivation in the workplace
that encompasses internal (from the person) forces and external (from
the immediate and more distant environments forces.
It covers how different psychological theories (i.e., goal
are applied to motivate employees and enhance their work engagement.
Specific topics covered include job design, work engagement, goal
and self-regulatory processes, motivating individuals and teams, cultural
influences on work motivation, and new directions in work motivation;
specific organizational interventions will be presented
The course provides valuable knowledge and insights that help students
to understand work motivation as a multilevel phenomenon where
individual, group, organizational, and cultural
variables must be considered.
At the end of the course, students will learn how psychological theories
and research can be applied successfully to:
Design motivating jobs
Enhance work engagement
Motivate individuals in organizations
Motivate teams in organizations
Create organizational environment which stimulate employee
motivation