ABSTRACT
Organizations are made up of individuals. Understanding what makes individuals excited about coming to work versus disengaged is a critical part of I/O psychology. For example, have you ever noticed that some individuals are willing to strive for years to reach seemingly impossible goals such as starting their own business, while others are content to pursue much more modest career goals? What separates the employees who come into work early every morning and stay late from those who do not spend a minute more than necessary at the office? What is the difference between these types of people? A big difference is their motivation to direct their energy toward their goals. So, in this chapter, we’ll explore what motivates them.
