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Organisational openness: Definition and explanation
Organisational openness is an across organisation philosophy which emphasises transparency in all areas and free unrestricted access to knowledge and information. It also incorporates and promotes positive collaboration and cooperative management and decision-making with an emphasis on learning as opposed to being right. The main thrust of an open organisation is free access […]
Read moreIntolerance of uncertainty: Definition and explanation
What is Intolerance of uncertainty? Intolerance of uncertainty is trait whereby an individual has negative beliefs about uncertainty in general and its consequences. As a result people with an Intolerance of uncertainty tend to react with negative thoughts, feelings and actions to situations or prospective situations that have a level of perceived uncertainty in them. Back […]
Read moreMotivation: Definition and explanation
What is motivation? Motivation is defined as the “psychological forces that determine the direction of a person’s level of effort and a person’s level of persistence in the face of obstacles” Motivation is in essence what is considered to be what drive behaviour, action and importantly persistence. See also: Extrinsic Motivation, and Intrinsic Motivation Back […]
Read moreExtrinsic Motivation: Definition and explanation
What is Extrinsic Motivation? Extrinsic motivation refers to behaviour that is driven by external rewards. For example, someone who plays football largely because they are paid for playing football would be said to be extrinsically motivated. See also: Intrinsic Motivation Motivation Back to the Oxford Review Encyclopaedia of Terms
Read moreIntrinsic Motivation: Definition and application
What is Intrinsic Motivation? Intrinsic motivation refers to behaviour that is driven by internal rewards. For example, someone who plays football because they like it and it makes them feel good would be said to have intrinsic motivation. See also extrinsic motivation Back to the Oxford Review Encyclopaedia of Terms
Read moreIdeation – definition and explanation
Ideation – the basis of creativity. Ideation is the process of coming up with or creating new ideas or concepts. Previous research has identified four factors that underpin ideation: Motivation or effort General human capital or knowledge Specific human capital or the ability to accurately evaluate ideas, and Imagination or the ability to innovate, be […]
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