There is a lack of empirical research on the motivational regulation and reactions of higher education students enrolled in blended courses. Studies that target this focus with nontraditional adult learners enrolled in the community college are even more difficult to locate. In this mixed-methods exploratory case study, I explored in what ways nontraditional adult learners' motivational regulation and their motivational reactions to course design relate to their perceived learning experience in a blended technology course with a flipped design. Specifically, I investigated how nontraditional community college students described their goals for participating in a blended course prior to the start of the class, in what ways they utilized motivational regulation strategies within the course, how they described their motivational reactions to a blended course developed with a flipped design, and how they perceived their goal accomplishments at the end of the course. The following A Priori questions guided my research: 1. In what ways do five nontraditional community college students describe their goals for participating in a blended technology course with a flipped design prior to the start of the class? 2. How do these students describe their motivational regulation experiences in the blended technology course on their responses to the Motivational Regulation Strategies Questionnaire? 3. How do these students perceive the motivational aspects of the course design as measured by the Course Interest Survey? 4. In what ways do these students perceive they achieved their described goals at the end of the course? I collected quantitative and qualitative data in the Fall semester of 2017 from five purposefully selected nontraditional adult community college learners who voluntarily engaged in the inquiry. I used several data collection instruments throughout the study. I collected quantitative data via three questionnaires: (1) a Demographics, Goals, and Interest Survey (2) the Motivational Regulation Strategies questionnaire, and (3) the Course Interest Survey. I gathered qualitative data through (1) participant electronic journals, (2) semi-structured interviews and (3) a researcher's reflective journal. There are both practical and theoretical implications to this study. The results of this research suggest guidelines on how to design an effective blended course for nontraditional students enrolled in the community college arena. The information gleaned might be used to further develop and redesign future blended courses for nontraditional community college students who seek alternative modes of content delivery for the purposes of continued learning and convenience of integration into their busy lifestyles. The findings from this study contribute to at least two bodies of empirical research literature: (1) motivational regulation strategies employed by nontraditional community college students and the (2) development of blended courses with motivational design to help nontraditional community college adult learners obtain their learning goals.

The quality of employees is the most important criterion for the success of any company. However, to allow people to exploit their potential, it is necessary to motivate them. Motivation in the workplace essentially determines the quality of work. Globally successful companies devote more resources and efforts to improving their motivational system. Therefore the objective of this diploma thesis is the analysis of the performance of employees in connection with their motivation. The objective is also the research of the motivational system and the different forms of stimulation in the chosen company including the analysis of corporate culture. This research survey required a study of basic theoretical concepts related with working performance, motivating employees to better perform at the workplace, using appropriate stimulus means, interpersonal relations in the workplace and corporate culture. The performance of employees in connection with their motivation was analysed by using statistical methods (Pearson's correlation coefficient and Student's paired t-test) and by using labor productivity in comparison with the average wage. Motivation at the workplace was examined through a observation, interviews and a structured questionnaire with taking into account motivational profiles of employees. Corporate culture was analyzed through a system of symbols and test VSM and TBSD. Based on the data and its analysis, problem areas were defined and appropriate recommendations were made. These recommendations should contribute to the improvement of motivation, followed by greater work efficiency in the company.

Text in Afrikaans / The main objective of this investigative study was to determine the motivational strategies of sport coaches within the South African context. The theoretical investigation indicated that the setting of goals and feedback seem to be the two most popular methods used by sport coaches to motivate their athletes. Different motivational theories, as well as the possible role of these theories within the sporting realm, were addressed. For the empirical investigation the motivational theories elucidated in the theoretical investigation, were used as point of departure . A factor analysis of the gathered data gave rise to the emergence of four motivational strategies, namely reward, winning, a cognitive approach and self-confidence. An ANOVA procedure led to the following findings: Sport coaches show meaningful differences in their accentuation of these motivational strategies based on types of sport, gender and whether they have received formal training in Sport Psychology or not. No meaningful differences were found when institutions, qualifications and experience as sport coach were considered as variables. / Psychology / M. Sc. (Psychology)

Motivation to work is understood as an individual´s approach to work, his/her willingness to work. People are motivated when they expect to achieve goals or get rewards satisfying their needs. Currently health care facilities are facing the shortage and turnover of nursing staff. Therefore, hospitals are commissioned to create such an environment in which nurses become motivated, because only motivated nurses can provide a quality nursing care, which is expressed in patients´ satisfaction and rewarding feelings in nurses. The aim of the thesis was to identify and compare motivational factors of senior nurses and nurses working in shifts. The aim was fulfilled. Three hypotheses were set. First hypothesis: The most important motivating factor in nurses in senior positions is professional development was not confirmed. Second hypothesis: The most important motivating factor in nurses working in shifts is a financial reward was not confirmed. Third hypothesis: Motivational factors in nurses vary depending on the job assignment was confirmed. Results of the survey will be provided to medical officers to give them an overview of the most important motivational factors in nurses and the outcomes could also be a source of information for the hospital management how to effectively motivate the personnel. Senior nurses may focus on non-financial forms of rewards such as acknowledgements, thanks, appreciations, and good interpersonal relationships in the workplace.

The diploma thesis aims to explore work motivation and satisfaction of employees in chosen company, based on the assumption that these are at the lower level. On the ground of gained information subsequently proposes a suitable motivational program for language school employees. Considering low number of respondents there are several research methods used in the thesis, including personal and written questioning of employees, interviews with former employees, Bales interaction analysis, and comparison with another institution of similar nature. Based on the research has been confirmed the hypothesis about dissatisfaction of employees on the workplace. Taking into account the structure of statements is whole research and its conclusions grounded in Herzberg theory of work motivation and proposed program includes both hygienic and motivational elements.

Bakgrund: Denna studie undersökte motivationen till att fullfölja ett uthållighetslopp trots fysisk trötthet. Specifikt undersökte den upplevelsen vid en Ironmantävling. Syfte: Syfte med denna studie var att söka kunskap och förståelse om vilken form av motivation som är starkast och påverkar idrottare till att fortsätta sin aktivitet när de är fysiskt trötta. Metod: Totalt (n=113) Triathleter som genomfört en Ironmantävling svarade på 18 frågor via en webbenkät om sin upplevda motivation. Resultat: När resultatet sammanställts så visade att det på starka inre motivationsfaktorer som livsstil samt att ha en stark kropp. Starka yttre motivationsfaktorer är status som en ”Ironman” och att få en ryggsäck som kan användas i vardagen för att visa sitt deltagande. Jämförelse gjordes även mellan kön, träningserfarenhet och ålder, vilket resulterade i viss skillnad av motivationsfaktorer. Slutsats: Det är speciella förutsättningar vid en Ironmantävling som till viss del kunde jämföras med elitidrottens mästerskapstävlingar att det är just den dagen det gäller och med ultralöpares livsstil som vältränad atlet. Nyckelord: Ironman, SDT teori, ultralöpare, inre motivationsfaktorer, yttre motivationsfaktorer, fysisk aktivitet / Background: This study focused on the motivation to complete an endurance race despite physical fatigue. Specifically, it explored the experience at an Ironman competition. Purpose: Creating knowledge and understanding of what form of motivation that is the strongest and most influent for athletes to continue their activity when they are exhausted. Method: A total of (n=113) Triathletes who completed an Ironman competition answered 18 questions via an online survey about their perceived motivation. Result: When the results were compiled, it showed strong internal motivational factors such as lifestyle and having a strong body and strong external motivation factors such as the status of an "Ironman" and getting a backpack that can be used in everyday life to show their participation. Comparison was also made between gender, exercise experience and age, which resulted in some difference in motivational factors. Conclusion: It is special conditions at an Ironman competition that could to some extent be compared to the elite sport's championship competitions that it is precisely the day that applies and with ultra-runners’ lifestyle as a well-trained athlete. Keyword: Ironman, SDT theory, ultra-runner, internal motivational factors, external motivational factors, physical activity

El objetivo principal del presente estudio consistió en hallar diferencias significativas entre las dimensiones de clima motivacional orientado al ego y el clima motivacional orientado a la tarea en futbolistas de ligas distritales de Lima Metropolitana. El clima motivacional es un concepto íntimamente relacionado a los deportes, guarda una estrecha relación con los procesos de ejecución deportiva. Se utilizó el Cuestionario de Clima Motivacional Percibido en el Deporte, fue trabajada inicialmente por Walling, Duda y Chi (1993) y se adaptó al Perú por Reyes (2009), el cual cuenta con las propiedades psicométricas adecuadas para la muestra respectiva. El PMCSQ, es una herramienta importante en la medición de esta variable. La muestra estuvo conformada por 182 participantes, entre los 18 y los 30 años, pertenecientes a 8 diferentes clubes de 7 ligas distritales de Lima Metropolitana. Entre los principales resultados se halló: a) Existen diferencias significativas de percepción del clima motivacional originada por el entrenador, según la liga distrital de origen. b) La mayoría de futbolistas evaluados le dan una mayor relevancia al aspecto motivacional relacionado al ego, a comparación del clima motivacional a la tarea que ha tendido a ser más bajo. / The main objective of this study was to find significant differences between the dimensions of ego-oriented motivational climate and task-oriented motivational climate in soccer players from district leagues of Metropolitan Lima. The motivational climate is a concept closely related to sports, it is closely related to the processes of sports performance. The Perceived Motivational Climate Questionnaire in Sport was used, it was worked by Walling, Duda and Chi (1993) and adapted to Peru by Reyes (2009), which has the appropriate psychometric properties for the respective sample. The PMCSQ is an important tool in the measurement variable of this. The sample consisted of 182 participants, between 18 and 30 years old, belonging to different district clubs (8) of Metropolitan Lima. Among the main results it was found: a) There are significant differences in perception of the motivational climate originated by the coach, according to the district league of origin. b) Most of the soccer players evaluated give greater relevance to the motivational aspect related to the ego, a comparison of the motivational climate to the task that has tended to be lower / Tesis

This study investigated the connection between teacher use of motivational strategies and observable learner motivated behavior in an adult Intensive English Program (IEP) in the United States. The question of whether teachers would find value in being specifically trained in the use of motivational strategies as part of teacher educations programs was examined. Eight teachers and 117 students were observed over the course of 24 classes using a classroom observation instrument, the motivation orientation of language teaching (MOLT), originally developed by Guilloteaux and Dörnyei (2008) and modified by the current researchers. The MOLT observation scheme allowed for real-time coding of observable learner motivated behaviors and teacher motivational behaviors based on Dörnyei's (2001) motivational strategy framework for foreign language classrooms. Postlesson teacher evaluations completed by both the observer and the teacher formed part of the measure of teacher motivational practice. Additionally, teachers attended up to two training sessions, responded to postlesson interview questions and completed a feedback survey. The results validate the previous findings that teacher motivational practice is strongly related to learner motivated behavior. Additionally, results show that teachers find value in motivational strategy training.

The main aim of the study is to compare the extent to which the need for autonomy, relatedness and competence of baby boomers, generation X, Y and Z employees of Denel Dynamics is being satisfied and how this influences motivational strategies. The issue of generation is becoming more important due to different ways and methods required to manage different generations. A quantitative study was done by means of a structured questionnaire which was used in to determine the motivational preferences of the participants. This questionnaire was developed by Van den Broeck, Vansteenkiste, De Witte, Soenens and Lens (2010) and is based on the self-determination theory developed by Deci and Ryan. Results indicate that baby boomers have a stronger need for autonomy as compared to the other generations. Similar needs for relatedness were shown by all the generations. In view of the findings, recommendations are made to management to optimize motivational strategies and these recommendations show how each generational needs relating to self-determination theory should be addressed. / MBA (Business Administration), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2015

The main aim of the study is to compare the extent to which the need for autonomy, relatedness and competence of baby boomers, generation X, Y and Z employees of Denel Dynamics is being satisfied and how this influences motivational strategies. The issue of generation is becoming more important due to different ways and methods required to manage different generations. A quantitative study was done by means of a structured questionnaire which was used in to determine the motivational preferences of the participants. This questionnaire was developed by Van den Broeck, Vansteenkiste, De Witte, Soenens and Lens (2010) and is based on the self-determination theory developed by Deci and Ryan. Results indicate that baby boomers have a stronger need for autonomy as compared to the other generations. Similar needs for relatedness were shown by all the generations. In view of the findings, recommendations are made to management to optimize motivational strategies and these recommendations show how each generational needs relating to self-determination theory should be addressed. / MBA (Business Administration), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2015