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    even if the program does not require it. Drawing on previous research on foreign language learning motivation as an integrative factor by Gardner (2004), intrinsic and extrinsic motivation by Noels (2000), second language motivational self-system by Dörnyei (2007) and motivation as an investment by Norton (2010), this ethnography study will look to examine the foreign language learning motivation of a selected group of students at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. Each

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    Motivation can be defined as the process that guides and maintains goal-orientated behaviours, causing a person to do something (Cherry, 2016). It is the internal state that activates behaviour and gives it direction (Huitt, 2011). This evaluation will consider motivational theories and their strengths and weaknesses as well as how Tom’s situation may be affecting him. The behavioural perspective of motivation concerning Skinner 's operant conditioning theory argues that the consequences of a

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    analysis will discuss a quantitative study regarding the knowledge process and management’s role. This investigation views knowledge sharing as related to its application. The authors are interested in determining if and how management’s influence effects the knowledge sharing process. This paper will examine the study, providing criticism on the problem statement, academic justification, literature review, research questions, methodological choice, and the findings. Study Nesheim, Olsen, and Tobiassen

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    ABSTRACT The aim of the research study was to investigate if there is a difference in the interpersonal relationship and work motivation among bank employees of Bangalore and Siliguri and to investigate if there is a relationship between interpersonal relationship and work motivation among bank employees of Bangalore and Siliguri. The study was conducted on a sample of 60 bank employees across Bangalore and Siliguri. The study employed a quantitative approach and the sampling technique employed

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    A major reason for students to succeed academically in college or drop out is their level of motivation. Students in college have made the decision attend a college, and therefore have already experienced motivation during the application process. Motivation is defined as the driving force which causes us to achieve goals. Therefore, without motivation, we will have difficulty, if not be unable to follow through with the tasks required to achieve the goals. When a college student is not motivated

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    boost or weaken the motivation of an individual. The self-determination hypothesis of motivation acknowledges the significance of mindfulness to inbuilt motivation. In-built motivation is independent and comes from self-generated interests and personal objectives. It creates the encouragement to act volitionally. It is more projecting of positive emotional outcomes and diligence compared to motivation built externally (Saltzman 2014). The fundamental elements of intrinsic motivation are independence

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    149-156 The Impact of Motivation on Student’s Academic Achievement and Learning Outcomes in Mathematics among Secondary School Students in Nigeria Adedeji Tella Osun State College of Education, Osun State, NIGERIA Received 10 January 2007; accepted 19 April 2007 In our match towards scientific and technological advancement, we need nothing short of good performance in mathematics at all levels of schooling. In an effort to achieve this, this study investigated the impact of motivation on students’ school

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    to getting results and productivity. Motivation is a substantial psychological aspect of everyday life, and when it comes to the working environment, the ability to understand and utilize motivation becomes even more consequential. In a broad sense, work motivation is a combination of internal and external forces that lead to a certain direction, attitude, and longevity, in reference to work related behavior and tasks. There is certainly an aspect of motivation that is self-implemented. Simply, if

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    The purpose of this study is to determine how the motivation of student in online learning affect student learning satisfaction using self-determination theory of motivation of graduate students of technology management program at the department of polytechnic studies of Southeast Missouri State University. Self-motivation is a necessary factor in both online and face to face classes. It is more important for online classes because there is no second person available in front of a student as in

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    there have been many studies performed in order to further our knowledge. There are many factors that attribute to whether or not praise can motivate people. The type of praise greatly effects whether that praise can be helpful or harmful to a person’s motivation. Numerous studies show that verbal feedback/appraisal has a more positive effect on internal motivation than tangible praises. For instance, a study preformed on preschool children who had preexisting motivation for coloring/drawing were

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