Theories of Motivation

Thomas A. Conklin

Chapter 1.28 in Stories to Tell Your Students, 2011, pp 58-59 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract McGregor’s theory Y claims that people are ambitious and self-motivated. They find natural interest in their work and it is an outlet for creativity. Theory X on the other hand suggests that people are inherently lazy, disinterested, and lack ambition. A relevant experience for students that helps to contextualize these theories relates to intercollegiate sports.

Keywords: Motivation; Culture; Norms (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230370432_28

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