Work Motivation

Gary P. Latham draws on years as a staff psychologist and organizational consultant to examine how people can be motivated at work. The book traces the history of work motivation research, lays out the theories behind it, reviews the evidence, and considers how those ideas are applied in real organizations.

Latham writes in a personal, conversational style and illustrates his points with many examples from his own practice. He also reflects on the lasting influence that his own mentors had on the researchers who shaped this field.