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Download fileUnderstanding the Theories and Interventions of Motivation in Organization Development
This article reviews theories of motivation in
the workplace, what these theories look like in the modern workplace, and
interventions designed to increase individual and system-wide organizational
motivation. We explored a wide range of theories, including the expectancy
theory, Maslow’s hierarchy, the motivation-hygiene theory, the equity theory,
reward structures, cognitive evaluation theory, and feedback, to formulate
conclusions about common organization development (OD) interventions that are
meant to address the theories. Reviewed interventions include; organization
structure design, achievement orientation, goal setting, job design, quality
feedback, and empowerment programs. We followed a multidisciplinary integrated
literature review approach to move beyond merely summarizing the literature but
substantially contributing new and valuable knowledge to the fields of
leadership and organization development. The research cements the need for
understanding individuals’ needs and goals, the value of quality feedback,
rewarding positive behavior, leading with fairness, and allowing space for
autonomy.
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Declaration of conflicts of interest
No Conflict of InterestCorresponding author email
robert.yawson@qu.eduLead author country
- United States
Lead author job role
- Postgraduate Student
Lead author institution
University of Southern MaineHuman Participants
- No
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