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Career Choice Motivation For Professional Pilots, Brett Watts Ph.D., Tamilla Curtis Dba, Scott Ambrose Dba
Career Choice Motivation For Professional Pilots, Brett Watts Ph.D., Tamilla Curtis Dba, Scott Ambrose Dba
Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research
This study identified key motivational factors of current flight training students to better understand how individuals are motivated to pursue a career in aviation. The theoretical framework used in this study was based upon self-determination theory, as originally introduced by Deci and Ryan (2000).The research approach for this study was a semi-structured interview process where students were asked eight foundational career motivation source questions and their responses were organized into career choice motivation categories. Results showed most participants became motivated to pursue a piloting career at a very young age. This early motivation was largely due to influence from third …
Penerapan Program Employee Engagement Untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Kerja Karyawan Pada Pt Abc, Shavina Ramadhani, Istiadi Soenarto
Penerapan Program Employee Engagement Untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Kerja Karyawan Pada Pt Abc, Shavina Ramadhani, Istiadi Soenarto
Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan (JABT)
This study contains an explanation of the tasks of the human resources division in implementing the employee engagement program at PT ABC, and there are several obstacles and solutions in implementing the program, as well as shortcomings in implementing the employee engagement program at PT ABC. The purpose is to explain the implementation of employee engagement programs at PT ABC. Qualitative methods carry out this writing through observations, interview techniques, and documentation. Based on the results, the Human Resources Division implemented the program because it positively impacted the company. Implementing one of the employee engagement programs carried out through …
Insufficiently Motivated Employees: The Influence Of Gender, Age, And Organization Type On Frustration, Conflict With Employers, And Complexity Of Conflict, Shaysh Nazzal Alshammar
Insufficiently Motivated Employees: The Influence Of Gender, Age, And Organization Type On Frustration, Conflict With Employers, And Complexity Of Conflict, Shaysh Nazzal Alshammar
Al Jinan الجنان
This research focuses on employees who are not sufficiently motivated. It focuses on how gender, age, and organization type affect frustration of insufficiently motivated employees, their tendency to conflict with their employers, and the complexity of the conflict. A questionnaire was distributed to accessible employees in different private and public organizations in Saudi Arabia. The number of participants is 211. The data analysis that was performed included independent samples T-Test, and linear regression test. The analysis reveals that there are no differences between females and males regarding frustration and conflicts with employers. However, conflicts that involve females are more complicated …
Motivations To Control Prejudice Bias Performance Feedback In Developmental Relationships, C. Malik Boykin, Christine R. Smith
Motivations To Control Prejudice Bias Performance Feedback In Developmental Relationships, C. Malik Boykin, Christine R. Smith
Personnel Assessment and Decisions
In developmental relationships, providing accurate assessments of performance is necessary to maximize the developmental benefits for those receiving the feedback. Research suggests that performance assessments for underrepresented minorities are susceptible to biases related to out-group prejudice; however, little is known about the contributions of motivations to control prejudice, particularly in face-to-face settings. Addressing this, we examined the influences of internal and external motivations to control prejudice (IMS and EMS) on the positivity of White mentor’s feedback about their underrepresented minority mentee’s task performance. We analyzed video-recorded interactions between 56 randomly assigned cross-racial dyads, wherein mentees performed a speech task and …
The Power Of Happiness, Sarah R. Romney
The Power Of Happiness, Sarah R. Romney
Marriott Student Review
This article synthesizes research and psychological principles to explain the impact that one’s attitude can have oneself and others. A positive attitude is contagious and can help one perform better, be more motivated, and earn a higher wage. It can also increase team performance and help others be happy to receive the same benefits. By focusing on their expressions and attitude, people can greatly impact the organizations they are a part of.
Industry In Motion: Pilot Study On Instructor And Management Perceptions Of New Hire Pilot Technical And Professional Preparation, Nicholas D. Wilson, Shayne A. Daku
Industry In Motion: Pilot Study On Instructor And Management Perceptions Of New Hire Pilot Technical And Professional Preparation, Nicholas D. Wilson, Shayne A. Daku
International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace
Each new generation entering the workforce follows a unique path preparing them for success in their respective industry. A myriad of factors influence this transitional process including advancements in technology, economic and cultural factors as well as characteristics common to each generation. This process of training in technical and professional knowledge is uniquely important in the transition into the airline industry. This pilot study focused on collecting and evaluating the perceptions of management and instructors in a regional airline training environment as they trained new hire pilots from day 1 of Company Indoctrination to completion of Operating Experience (OE). This …
Is It Really All About The Money?: Motivating Employees In The 21st Century, Joshua Randall, Stacy Novotny, Seth Larson
Is It Really All About The Money?: Motivating Employees In The 21st Century, Joshua Randall, Stacy Novotny, Seth Larson
Journal of Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato
Motivation has been defined as an emotion or desire operating on the will and causing it to act. In this respect, ‘motivations provide the motor for behavior,’ and according to Pincus, motivation as a psychological construct has played many roles as paradigms have risen and fallen over the decades (2004). To obtain a better understanding of motivation in the twenty-first century, this paper focuses on what motivation is, the role goals play in motivation, how motivation can be maintained, the impact of technology on motivation, the practical implications of needs-based motivation theories, and the concept of over-motivation.
Human Capital Decisions And Employee Satisfaction At Selected Hotels In India, S.C Bagri, A. Suresh Babu, Mohit Kukreti, Scott Smith
Human Capital Decisions And Employee Satisfaction At Selected Hotels In India, S.C Bagri, A. Suresh Babu, Mohit Kukreti, Scott Smith
Hospitality Review
Understanding the role of human capital is one of the key considerations in delivering and sustaining competitiveness. Managing employees in the hospitality industry is particularly a challenging task as the industry is considered to be labor intensive. High turnover and increasing employee demands are among the problems that are identified as threats to maintaining a strong competitive position. Successful hotels attempt to retain their best employees in an effort to adapt to changing environments and increased competition. Effective hotel human resource systems can produce positive outcomes, through effective employee retention strategies that focus on work force motivation, attitudes and perception. …