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Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs

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Mcclelland's Acquired Needs Theory

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Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

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Self-Determination Theory

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Expectancy Theory

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Oliver Hughes
GB · Course completed

Absolutely brilliant! The Motivation Theory course blew me away with its energetic delivery and actionable insights. I especially enjoyed the segment on expectancy theory – I immediately used the expectancy‑valence matrix to analyse my sales team's performance, which helped us boost quarterly targets by 8%. The interactive quizzes and real‑life case studies (like the Google employee motivation study) were spot‑on and kept the material fresh. The platform’s sleek design and prompt instructor feedback made the whole experience enjoyable and truly rewarding.

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Michael Carter
US · Course completed

The Motivation Theory course at Stanmore School of Business directly aligned with my graduate research goals. The modules on Self‑Determination Theory gave me a clear framework that I applied to redesign my team's incentive program, resulting in a 12% increase in project completion rates. The reading list, especially Deci & Ryan’s original texts, was both rigorous and highly relevant. I appreciated the concise video lectures and the downloadable case‑study workbook, which made it easy to translate theory into practice. Overall, the learning experience was polished and highly satisfying – I felt fully equipped to use motivation concepts in my future consulting work.

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Sophie Laurent
CA · Course completed

I took Motivation Theory because I wanted some real‑world tools for my startup. The course was laid out in a relaxed, easy‑going style that kept me engaged. I loved the practical exercises on goal‑setting and the “motivation audit” worksheet – I used it to revamp my employee onboarding, and we’ve already seen higher morale. The PDFs were clear and the examples felt current. It wasn’t perfect (a few older references), but overall I’m happy with what I learned and would recommend it to other budding entrepreneurs.

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Rahul Kapoor
IN · Course completed

The detailed structure of the Motivation Theory course made it a valuable addition to my MBA curriculum. Each week built on the last, beginning with classic theories such as Maslow’s hierarchy and progressing to modern frameworks like Job‑Crafting. I found the assignment that required developing a motivational intervention plan for a local NGO particularly useful; implementing the plan increased volunteer retention by 15% over three months. Course materials, including the scholarly articles and the slide decks, were comprehensive and up‑to‑date. While the pacing was a bit fast for some modules, the overall learning experience was thorough and left me well‑prepared to apply motivation concepts professionally.





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