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  • 1.  Classics in Motivation

    Posted 11-03-2013 09:08
    Hello Everyone, 

    I am working on compiling a list of must read classic articles in motivation. The focus is on more classic works that have defined and/or impacted the field of motivation significantly. I am looking for suggestions for individual articles or even outlines for courses focussed on classic studies in motivation. 

    Looking forward to some help in putting this compilation together. 

    Thanks in advance. 

    --
    Supriya Sharma
    Doctoral Scholar (Organizational Behavior)
    Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India



  • 2.  Classics in Motivation

    Posted 11-03-2013 11:24

    Supriya -

     

    I would recommend article/readings from Vroom (expectancy theory), Maslow (hierarchy of needs), McClellend (needs theory), Herzberg (two-factor theory), and Skinner (operant conditioning) as a good start.

     

    John Yudelson, Ph.D.

    California State University Northridge

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    Subject: [OB-LIST] Classics in Motivation

    Hello Everyone, 

    I am working on compiling a list of must read classic articles in motivation. The focus is on more classic works that have defined and/or impacted the field of motivation significantly. I am looking for suggestions for individual articles or even outlines for courses focussed on classic studies in motivation. 

    Looking forward to some help in putting this compilation together. 

    Thanks in advance. 

    --
    Supriya Sharma
    Doctoral Scholar (Organizational Behavior)
    Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India



  • 3.  Classics in Motivation

    Posted 11-03-2013 11:27
    I'd recommend Kanfer's (1990) chapter in Handbook of I/O as this time was pivotal in 
    motivation research and offers one of the most comprehensive reviews. 


    On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 9:08 AM, Supriya Sharma <supriyas@iimahd.ernet.in> wrote:
    Hello Everyone, 

    I am working on compiling a list of must read classic articles in motivation. The focus is on more classic works that have defined and/or impacted the field of motivation significantly. I am looking for suggestions for individual articles or even outlines for courses focussed on classic studies in motivation. 

    Looking forward to some help in putting this compilation together. 

    Thanks in advance. 

    --
    Supriya Sharma
    Doctoral Scholar (Organizational Behavior)
    Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India




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  • 4.  Classics in Motivation

    Posted 11-03-2013 11:38
    Here are just a few off the top of my head:

    Higgins, E. T. (1997). Beyond pleasure and pain. American Psychologist, 52(12), 1280-1300. doi: 10.1037/0003-066x.52.12.1280

    Locke, E. A., Shaw, K. N., Saari, L. M., & Latham, G. P. (1981). Goal setting and task performance: 1969–1980. Psychological Bulletin, 90(1), 125-152. doi: 10.1037/0033-2909.90.1.125

    Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. (1990). Origins and functions of positive and negative affect: A control-process view. Psychological Review, 97(1), 19-35. doi: 10.1037/0033-295X.97.1.19 (but the book is better, a definite must-read: Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. (1998). On the self-regulation of behavior. New York: Cambridge University Press.)

    McClelland, D. C. (1985). How motives, skills, and values determine what people do. American Psychologist, 40, 812-825. doi: 10.1037/0003-066x.40.7.812

    Elliott, E. S., & Dweck, C. S. (1988). Goals: An approach to motivation and achievement. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 54(1), 5-12. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.54.1.5

    Gray, J. A. (1990). Brain systems that mediate both emotion and cognition. Cognition and Emotion, 4(3), 269-288. doi: 10.1080/02699939008410799


    On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 9:08 AM, Supriya Sharma <supriyas@iimahd.ernet.in> wrote:
    Hello Everyone, 

    I am working on compiling a list of must read classic articles in motivation. The focus is on more classic works that have defined and/or impacted the field of motivation significantly. I am looking for suggestions for individual articles or even outlines for courses focussed on classic studies in motivation. 

    Looking forward to some help in putting this compilation together. 

    Thanks in advance. 

    --
    Supriya Sharma
    Doctoral Scholar (Organizational Behavior)
    Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India




    --
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    Doctoral Student
    Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    Baruch College, City University of New York
    55 Lexington Ave.
    New York, NY 10010
    Office 8-270C

    "The most successful organizing principle the world has ever known is a simple guarantee that we can buy and do things that have no point greater than the satisfaction of our own happiness." - Brendan Greeley


  • 5.  Classics in Motivation

    Posted 11-03-2013 15:08
    Locke and Latham have a great summary of motivation in AMR from 10 years ago - has a diagram linking all the different theories that provides a nice framework.

    Locke, E. A., & Latham, G. P. (2004). What should we do about motivation theory?  Six recommendations for the twenty-first century. Academy of Management Review, 29(3), 388-403.

    Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory and the role of self-efficacy in work motivation are well documented but not well publicized.  Meta analyses by Alex Stajkovic and Fred Luthans shows self-efficacy is a better predictor of performance than other motivation tools such as goal setting or feedback and coaching.  He has many books and articles but from a work perspective, his article with Bob Wood is probably the best summary.

    Wood, R., & Bandura, A. 1989. Social cognitive theory of organizational management. The Academy of Management Review, 14: 361-384.

    Cheers

    Richard

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    On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 3:38 AM, Michael Denunzio <michael.m.denunzio@gmail.com> wrote:
    Here are just a few off the top of my head:

    Higgins, E. T. (1997). Beyond pleasure and pain. American Psychologist, 52(12), 1280-1300. doi: 10.1037/0003-066x.52.12.1280

    Locke, E. A., Shaw, K. N., Saari, L. M., & Latham, G. P. (1981). Goal setting and task performance: 1969–1980. Psychological Bulletin, 90(1), 125-152. doi: 10.1037/0033-2909.90.1.125

    Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. (1990). Origins and functions of positive and negative affect: A control-process view. Psychological Review, 97(1), 19-35. doi: 10.1037/0033-295X.97.1.19 (but the book is better, a definite must-read: Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. (1998). On the self-regulation of behavior. New York: Cambridge University Press.)

    McClelland, D. C. (1985). How motives, skills, and values determine what people do. American Psychologist, 40, 812-825. doi: 10.1037/0003-066x.40.7.812

    Elliott, E. S., & Dweck, C. S. (1988). Goals: An approach to motivation and achievement. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 54(1), 5-12. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.54.1.5

    Gray, J. A. (1990). Brain systems that mediate both emotion and cognition. Cognition and Emotion, 4(3), 269-288. doi: 10.1080/02699939008410799


    On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 9:08 AM, Supriya Sharma <supriyas@iimahd.ernet.in> wrote:
    Hello Everyone, 

    I am working on compiling a list of must read classic articles in motivation. The focus is on more classic works that have defined and/or impacted the field of motivation significantly. I am looking for suggestions for individual articles or even outlines for courses focussed on classic studies in motivation. 

    Looking forward to some help in putting this compilation together. 

    Thanks in advance. 

    --
    Supriya Sharma
    Doctoral Scholar (Organizational Behavior)
    Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India




    --
    Michael M. Denunzio
    Doctoral Student
    Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    Baruch College, City University of New York
    55 Lexington Ave.
    New York, NY 10010
    Office 8-270C

    "The most successful organizing principle the world has ever known is a simple guarantee that we can buy and do things that have no point greater than the satisfaction of our own happiness." - Brendan Greeley



    --
    Dr Richard Carter
    m: +61 (0) 414 782 182
     

    I rode in the Sunsuper Ride to Conquer Cancer - a 200 km, 2 day bike ride that raised $5.7m for The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse at RPA in 2012.  Join me for the ride in 2013 here.

     



  • 6.  Classics in Motivation

    Posted 11-04-2013 01:50
    Supriya

    I am not sure that you aren't reinventing the wheel here in your project. See for examples these classical psychology repositories:


    I recall when doing my PhD thesis finding many classic papers from Maslow, Rogers and more in such websites readily available, and very useful too.

    Sincerely
    John


    On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 12:38 AM, Michael Denunzio <michael.m.denunzio@gmail.com> wrote:
    Here are just a few off the top of my head:

    Higgins, E. T. (1997). Beyond pleasure and pain. American Psychologist, 52(12), 1280-1300. doi: 10.1037/0003-066x.52.12.1280

    Locke, E. A., Shaw, K. N., Saari, L. M., & Latham, G. P. (1981). Goal setting and task performance: 1969–1980. Psychological Bulletin, 90(1), 125-152. doi: 10.1037/0033-2909.90.1.125

    Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. (1990). Origins and functions of positive and negative affect: A control-process view. Psychological Review, 97(1), 19-35. doi: 10.1037/0033-295X.97.1.19 (but the book is better, a definite must-read: Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. (1998). On the self-regulation of behavior. New York: Cambridge University Press.)

    McClelland, D. C. (1985). How motives, skills, and values determine what people do. American Psychologist, 40, 812-825. doi: 10.1037/0003-066x.40.7.812

    Elliott, E. S., & Dweck, C. S. (1988). Goals: An approach to motivation and achievement. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 54(1), 5-12. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.54.1.5

    Gray, J. A. (1990). Brain systems that mediate both emotion and cognition. Cognition and Emotion, 4(3), 269-288. doi: 10.1080/02699939008410799


    On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 9:08 AM, Supriya Sharma <supriyas@iimahd.ernet.in> wrote:
    Hello Everyone, 

    I am working on compiling a list of must read classic articles in motivation. The focus is on more classic works that have defined and/or impacted the field of motivation significantly. I am looking for suggestions for individual articles or even outlines for courses focussed on classic studies in motivation. 

    Looking forward to some help in putting this compilation together. 

    Thanks in advance. 

    --
    Supriya Sharma
    Doctoral Scholar (Organizational Behavior)
    Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India




    --
    Michael M. Denunzio
    Doctoral Student
    Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    Baruch College, City University of New York
    55 Lexington Ave.
    New York, NY 10010
    Office 8-270C

    "The most successful organizing principle the world has ever known is a simple guarantee that we can buy and do things that have no point greater than the satisfaction of our own happiness." - Brendan Greeley



  • 7.  Classics in Motivation

    Posted 11-04-2013 07:35
    Anything by Deci and Ryan. And, of course, the classic Hawthorne studies.
    -Julie

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    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [OB@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU] On Behalf Of Supriya Sharma [supriyas@IIMAHD.ERNET.IN]
    Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2013 9:08 AM
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU
    Subject: [OB-LIST] Classics in Motivation

    Hello Everyone,

    I am working on compiling a list of must read classic articles in motivation. The focus is on more classic works that have defined and/or impacted the field of motivation significantly. I am looking for suggestions for individual articles or even outlines for courses focussed on classic studies in motivation.

    Looking forward to some help in putting this compilation together.

    Thanks in advance.

    --
    Supriya Sharma
    Doctoral Scholar (Organizational Behavior)
    Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India


  • 8.  Classics in Motivation

    Posted 11-04-2013 07:49
    That is a great list, Michael. I would also add Ryan and Deci's (2000) classic.

    Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. 2000. Self-determination theory and the
    facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being.
    American Psychologist, 55: 68-78.

    Jason


  • 9.  Classics in Motivation

    Posted 11-04-2013 15:59

    One of my favorites is Steven Kerr's "On the folly of rewarding A, while hoping for B" Academy of Management Journal, Dec 1975. This one should have a great impact but I think many people tend to forget it!

     

    Thanks,

     

    Ivan

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU] On Behalf Of Michael Denunzio
    Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2013 10:38 AM
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Classics in Motivation

     

    Here are just a few off the top of my head:

     

    Higgins, E. T. (1997). Beyond pleasure and pain. American Psychologist, 52(12), 1280-1300. doi: 10.1037/0003-066x.52.12.1280

     

    Locke, E. A., Shaw, K. N., Saari, L. M., & Latham, G. P. (1981). Goal setting and task performance: 1969–1980. Psychological Bulletin, 90(1), 125-152. doi: 10.1037/0033-2909.90.1.125

     

    Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. (1990). Origins and functions of positive and negative affect: A control-process view. Psychological Review, 97(1), 19-35. doi: 10.1037/0033-295X.97.1.19 (but the book is better, a definite must-read: Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. (1998). On the self-regulation of behavior. New York: Cambridge University Press.)

     

    McClelland, D. C. (1985). How motives, skills, and values determine what people do. American Psychologist, 40, 812-825. doi: 10.1037/0003-066x.40.7.812

     

    Elliott, E. S., & Dweck, C. S. (1988). Goals: An approach to motivation and achievement. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 54(1), 5-12. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.54.1.5

     

    Gray, J. A. (1990). Brain systems that mediate both emotion and cognition. Cognition and Emotion, 4(3), 269-288. doi: 10.1080/02699939008410799

     

    On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 9:08 AM, Supriya Sharma <supriyas@iimahd.ernet.in> wrote:

    Hello Everyone, 

     

    I am working on compiling a list of must read classic articles in motivation. The focus is on more classic works that have defined and/or impacted the field of motivation significantly. I am looking for suggestions for individual articles or even outlines for courses focussed on classic studies in motivation. 

     

    Looking forward to some help in putting this compilation together. 

     

    Thanks in advance. 

     

    --

    Supriya Sharma

    Doctoral Scholar (Organizational Behavior)
    Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India



     

    --
    Michael M. Denunzio
    Doctoral Student
    Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    Baruch College, City University of New York
    55 Lexington Ave.
    New York, NY 10010
    Office 8-270C

    "The most successful organizing principle the world has ever known is a simple guarantee that we can buy and do things that have no point greater than the satisfaction of our own happiness." - Brendan Greeley



  • 10.  Classics in Motivation

    Posted 11-04-2013 18:35
    One good source is the Classics of Organizational Behavior Series (by Walter E. Natemeyer and Paul Hersey): http://www.amazon.com/Classics-Organizational-Behavior-Walter-Natemeyer/dp/1577667034 . What I particularly like about their books is that they exercise editorial discretion, and trim the classics down to the bare essentials. 



    On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 5:49 PM, John Read <johnread.sg@gmail.com> wrote:
    Supriya

    I am not sure that you aren't reinventing the wheel here in your project. See for examples these classical psychology repositories:


    I recall when doing my PhD thesis finding many classic papers from Maslow, Rogers and more in such websites readily available, and very useful too.

    Sincerely
    John


    On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 12:38 AM, Michael Denunzio <michael.m.denunzio@gmail.com> wrote:
    Here are just a few off the top of my head:

    Higgins, E. T. (1997). Beyond pleasure and pain. American Psychologist, 52(12), 1280-1300. doi: 10.1037/0003-066x.52.12.1280

    Locke, E. A., Shaw, K. N., Saari, L. M., & Latham, G. P. (1981). Goal setting and task performance: 1969–1980. Psychological Bulletin, 90(1), 125-152. doi: 10.1037/0033-2909.90.1.125

    Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. (1990). Origins and functions of positive and negative affect: A control-process view. Psychological Review, 97(1), 19-35. doi: 10.1037/0033-295X.97.1.19 (but the book is better, a definite must-read: Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. (1998). On the self-regulation of behavior. New York: Cambridge University Press.)

    McClelland, D. C. (1985). How motives, skills, and values determine what people do. American Psychologist, 40, 812-825. doi: 10.1037/0003-066x.40.7.812

    Elliott, E. S., & Dweck, C. S. (1988). Goals: An approach to motivation and achievement. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 54(1), 5-12. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.54.1.5

    Gray, J. A. (1990). Brain systems that mediate both emotion and cognition. Cognition and Emotion, 4(3), 269-288. doi: 10.1080/02699939008410799


    On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 9:08 AM, Supriya Sharma <supriyas@iimahd.ernet.in> wrote:
    Hello Everyone, 

    I am working on compiling a list of must read classic articles in motivation. The focus is on more classic works that have defined and/or impacted the field of motivation significantly. I am looking for suggestions for individual articles or even outlines for courses focussed on classic studies in motivation. 

    Looking forward to some help in putting this compilation together. 

    Thanks in advance. 

    --
    Supriya Sharma
    Doctoral Scholar (Organizational Behavior)
    Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India




    --
    Michael M. Denunzio
    Doctoral Student
    Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    Baruch College, City University of New York
    55 Lexington Ave.
    New York, NY 10010
    Office 8-270C

    "The most successful organizing principle the world has ever known is a simple guarantee that we can buy and do things that have no point greater than the satisfaction of our own happiness." - Brendan Greeley