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Navigable Slide Index
- Introduction
 - The story, lens and framing
 - Why people work
 - Skill and the will at work
 - The balancing act
 - What is motivation - the fundamentals
 - What is motivation - the complexities
 - Definition 1
 - Definition 2
 - Definition 3
 - Social cognitive foundations of work motivation
 - Motivation process at work
 - The purpose of work motivation
 - Motivation is an intangible asset
 - Work motivation is relevant for various reasons
 - Neglecting work motivation incurs high costs
 - A few concluding thoughts
 - Related assumptions
 - I do support a border wall...
 - This is why...
 - Research sources
 - Thank you very much
 - References
 
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Topics Covered
- Work motivation
 - Why we work
 - Motivation as choice
 - Alternative forms of voluntary activity
 - Social cognitive foundations
 - An intangible asset
 - Who cares
 - Show me the data
 - Research can help
 - Boarder wall with motivational speakers
 
Talk Citation
Stajkovic, A. (2013, January 24). Work motivation: definition, purpose, and relevance [Video file]. In The Business & Management Collection, Henry Stewart Talks. Retrieved November 4, 2025, from https://doi.org/10.69645/TKKG8453.Export Citation (RIS)
Publication History
- Published on January 24, 2013