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Work Motivation
History, Theory, Research, and Practice
Second Edition
- Gary P. Latham - University of Toronto, Canada
December 2011 | 456 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
A seminal work in the field of motivation by the leading author on the topic, this classic has been fully revised and updated to include and distill the most current research from top international scholars. Drawing upon his experiences as a staff psychologist and consultant, Gary P. Latham writes in a mentor voice that is highly personal and rich in examples, providing a unique behavioral science framework for motivating employees in organizational settings. The book offers a chronological review of the field, and a taxonomy for the study and practice of motivation, complete with anecdotes about the major thought leaders in the field of motivation and behind-the-scenes research accounts. Highlights of this updated edition include new findings in goal-setting research, including insight into the dark side of goal-setting; more on the self in motivation, including self-regulated learning, self-evaluation methods, and the significance of self-efficacy as a predictor of performance and satisfaction; and more trending in the area of positive psychology and prosocial behavior in organizations.
Preface and Acknowledgments: Person-Environment Fit
Introduction: Thirteen Critical Incidents in the Life of a Scientist-Practitioner
PART I: THE 20TH CENTURY: UNDERSTANDING THE PAST
Chapter 1: 1900–1925: Biology, Behavior, and Money
Chapter 2: 1925–1950: Dust Bowl Empiricism
Chapter 3: 1950–1975: The Emergence of Theory
Chapter 4: 1975–2000: The Employee Is Immersed in Thought
Chapter 5: 20th-Century Controversies
PART II: THE 21ST CENTURY: EXAMINING THE PRESENT: 2000–2010
Chapter 6: Needs: The Starting Point of Motivation
Chapter 7: Personality Traits: Distal Predictors of Motivation
Chapter 8: Values: Trans-Situational Goals
Chapter 9: Cognition: Goals, Feedback, and Self-Regulation
Chapter 10: Social Cognitive Theory
Chapter 11: Affect/Emotion: The Employee Has Feelings Too
PART III: FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND POTENTIAL MISDIRECTIONS
Chapter 12: Boundaryless Psychology
PART IV: EPILOGUE
Chapter 13: The Art of Practice
Very good book indeed. I really enjoyed reading it and told the new MSc intake that they would enjoy this if they wanted to buy something more in depth on work motivation for themselves. I loved the historical aspect to it.
Management School, Sheffield University
September 27, 2012
A comprehensive text book, which provides students with in-depth analysis and background information on current research and practice.
Department of Business & Finance, Croydon College
August 17, 2012
This was part of a development concept for an HR course that did not materialize.
Business Administration , Our Lady of Holy Cross College
June 2, 2012
It is a good overview of the topic, but does not translate well into course material. Perhaps this would serve as a good background text for a graduate course.
Business Administration Dept, Mary Baldwin College
January 24, 2012
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1: 1900–1925: Biology, Behavior, and Money
Chapter 2: 1925–1950: Dust Bowl Empiricism
