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Eight myths on motivating social services workers: theory-based perspectives.
Abstract
A combination of factors has made formal motivational and reward systems rare in human service organizations generally and virtually nonexistent in social service agencies. The author reviews eight of these myths by reference to eight motivational theories that refute them: need theory, expectancy theory, feedback theory, equity theory, reinforcement theory, cognitive evaluation theory, goal setting theory, and social influence theory. Although most of these theories have been developed and applied in the private sector, relevant research has also been conducted in social service agencies. The author concludes with a summary of guidelines suggested by the eight theories for motivating human service workers. (Journal abstract.)
Journal
(1991)
vol15
no3
pages49-66
Categories
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Personnel
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Personnel Management
