Motivational Theory Learning Team B Abstract The purpose of this paper is to outline the motivational theories and issues impacting our work place during an acquisition. In particular, studying the individual differences within the team in reference to two of the motivational theories and trying to identify any motivational, job satisfaction and conflicts which could arise. We will be utilizing the Goal Setting Theory and the Expectancy Theory to try and predict issues within the …showed first 75 words of 2652 total…

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