What motivates people to work harder, more productively, or to be loyal to their company?  Is it money?  Is it responsibility?  Is it having a good working atmosphere?  How can this motivation be encouraged?

In this article you can:

• Read about four current theories of motivation - some actually contradictory.  See which ones you agree with, which ones you disagree with completely.
• See how well you have understood the theories.
• Learn some related vocabulary.
• Listen to a professor of Business Studies talking about motivation and see if what is said is also true for you.
• Check your comprehension.
• Practise some prepositions.