To lessen the threats of global climate change, governments have to set and enforce robust polices to save energy and reduce greenhouse gases. But will the public support these policies? And what cognitive factors will affect the public's support? To answer these two questions, this study surveyed a convenience sample consisted of 171 Taichung citizens and 132 Kaohsiung citizens. The survey questionnaire asked questions for 2 variables about the threats of climate change and 5 variables about carbon reducing policies. The variables were vulnerability, severity, personal benefit, social benefit, response efficacy, self-efficacy, and response cost. All these were cognitive variables based on Rogers' (1983) protection motivation theory. The latter 5 variables were assessed for each of the 3 policies mentioned in the questionnaire. The policies were (a) rebate on electric bills for energy saving; (b) energy tax; and (c) ordering public places to keep temperatures above 26 degrees Celsius in summer. Results showed that though respondents moderately supported energy taxation policy, this policy was the least welcomed. Further, personal benefit, social benefit and self-efficacy had significant effects on all three policies. In contrast, perceived vulnerability to climate threats and response cost (policy-induced personal cost) had no effect on any of the policies. Implications of these findings are discussed.

The study investigates whether different motivation mechanisms can affect the quality of relationship and member loyalty of virtual communities. The particular domain is online games on which players often join affiliated virtual communities to exchange information. A questionnaire was designed for the online survey that resulted in a total of 685 valid responses. The results from the partial least square analysis show that relationship quality as measured by Customer satisfaction, trust and commitment have a mediating effect between motivation mechanisms and member loyalty. Among the motivation mechanisms, financial bonds have no effect on relationship quality but social and structural bonds have significant effects. The findings can be used by practitioners when they run virtual communities and have implications for future research in related topics.

Vi människor har under hela vår existens kommunicerat med varandra på ett eller annat sätt. Kommunikation är en ständigt fortgående social företeelse som inrymmer mycket mer än bara ord. Såväl kroppsspråk som blickar, klädsel, ljud och gester sänder ut mängder av kommunikativa budskap och att veta exakt hur var och en av oss tolkar olika kombinationer av dessa är omöjligt. Kanske är det just vad som har lockat människor i alla tider till att försöka behärska konsten att kommunicera effektivt och skapa nya kommunikativa förbindelser. I moderna organisationer har kommunikation blivit en viktig framgångsfaktor för konkurrens och fortlevnad. Traditionellt har fokus legat på den externa kommunikationen, med parter utanför den egna organisationen. Ett intresse som dock har vuxit sig starkare är det för internkommunikation, den som sker mellan parter inom den egna organisationen. Medarbetares motivation har även vuxit fram som ett organisatoriskt begrepp sedan det kopplats till arbetsprestation. För att besvara syftet ”Huruvida internkommunikationen har betydelse för medarbetarnas motivation till måluppfyllning” använde vi följande frågeställningar: Kan internkommunikation kopplas till motivation? Kan en miljö där en stor grupp anställda eftersträvar gemensamma mål skapas genom internkommunikation? Studien är genomförd med en kvalitativ forskningsansats, genom en fallstudie på PostNord Logistics terminal i Veddesta. Vi observerade arbetsrutinerna och intervjuer genomfördes med två filialchefer och två chaufförer. En enkätundersökning genomfördes även med 30 chaufförer för att kontrollera generaliserbarheten i intervjuerna. Teorier med relevans valdes ut för att matchas med våra resultat. Resultatet bekräftade vad tidigare studier till stor del visat, nämligen att internkommunikationen påverkar motivationsnivån i en personalgrupp, beroende på hur väl fungerande den är, samt att faktorn inte går att förbise. / Humans have for our entire existence communicated with each other in one way or another. Communication is a constantly ongoing social phenomenon which includes much more than just words. Body language such as looks, clothes, tone and gestures contains amounts of communicative messages and to know exactly how each of us interprets various combinations of these is impossible. Perhaps that is exactly what has encouraged people of all ages to try and master the art of effective communication. In modern organizations communication has become an important success factor for competition and survival. Traditionally the focus has been the external communication with stakeholders outside the organization. However, the interest for internal communication, which takes place between employees in the organization, has grown stronger. Employee motivation also has emerged as an organizational concept since it has been linked to job performance. To reach the purpose of the study; "Whether the internal communication is important to motivate employees”, we used the following questions: Can internal communication be connected to motivation amongst employees? Can a working party with a large number of employees pursue common goals through intern communication? The study was conducted using a qualitative research approach, through a case study on PostNord Logistics terminal in Veddesta. We observed work practices and interviewed two branch managers and two drivers. A survey was also conducted with a group of drivers to check the generalizability of the interviews. Theories of relevance were selected to be matched with our results. The results confirmed what previous studies proved; that internal communication affects the level of motivation of employees, and that this factor cannot be overlooked.

This master thesis deals with motivation of emplyees in the company Daikin Device Czech Republic s.r.o. In the initial part of this thesis are summarized theoretical knowledge concerning the topic of motivation. The following is an analysis of existing motivational factors in the company, which is followed by a survey. On the results of this survey are based final recommendations to increase employee motivation.

This thesis is focused on the proposal of the motivation program for selected company OK GROUP a.s., which will be based on analysis of the current state, questionnaire survey and interview. The thesis should serve as a basis for the introduction of the company 's motivation program.

The dissertation‘s thesis, called „The Specifics of Motivation in Construction Company“, deals with problems connected with motivation, company’s culture and leading of employees in construction companies. The theoretical part includes basic information about motivation and its theories and practise. The practical part handles with a present situation in two construction companies. Based on previous hypothesis and questionnaire, which was prepared by me, new processes were suggested. These new suggestions use for a future improvement in motivation and company’s culture.

The aim of this thesis is to propose ways for improving work motivation in the company operating in field of financial services. In the introduction there are discussed theoretical knowledge concerning the motivation, stimulation, handling, motivation of individuals and others. There are mentioned world´s renowned authors of motivational theories, their specific theories of motivation, recommendations and strategies in motivation of managers. In the context of the work there are mentioned characteristics of the company, questionnaire survey and analysis of contemporary status in the company. At the end there are brought up problematical areas and proposed recommendations and ways to improve current situation in the company. This thesis was made for being used as a supportive material, which contains basic information that allow orientation in problems of work motivation and increase of work efficiency.

This diploma thesis focuses on the motivation system in a selected company. In the theoretical part, main terms will be explained which are related to this issues. The practical part is focused on the description of company and analysis of the current motivational programme. In the last part of thesis are describes proposals for improving the motivational programme.

The aim of the thesis is the suggestion of appropriate amendments to the current motivation system in a gastronomic enterprise. These changes should lead closer to overall staff satisfaction, better quality of communication in interpersonal workplace relations, to increase work motivation and employee performance.

This thesis focuses on the issues of motivation and stimulation of employees in company Gala Prostejov, and the goal is to evaluate current motivation system in the company and propose recommendations that will help to increase work motivation of employees, and also their satisfaction. The theoretical part describes the basic concepts associated with employee motivation. The practical part analyzes the current situation of the company, its evaluation and proposal of recommendations for improvement.