Study of Intrinsic motivation in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Lehtimäki, Nora (2015)
Lehtimäki, Nora
Haaga-Helia ammattikorkeakoulu
2015
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015052610296
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015052610296
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The purpose of this thesis was to investigate intrinsic motivation of the executive assistants and secretaries in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The objective in turn, was to examine how well intrinsic motivation has been achieved among these executive assistants and secretaries. How respondents evaluate their job satisfaction, work environment and motivation was also researched. Lastly, factors that increase or decrease motivation were studied, as well as if there is a need for additional training in any specific area.
The theoretical part of the thesis focused on two main themes, motivation and intrinsic motivation. The former deals with the general definition of motivation, differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and work motivation in light of these two motivation theories. The section dealing with intrinsic motivation discusses the definition of intrinsic motivation, the self-determination theory and intrinsic rewards and finally, how to increase intrinsic motivation.
This thesis was a traditional research which was conducted with a quantitative research method. The data collection was completed with a Webropol survey in spring 2015. There were 22 respondents, which is 58% of the population.
The findings revealed that intrinsic motivation and overall work motivation of the respondents seem to both be good. Most respondents are motivated in their work and find it satisfying. However, the research revealed that in general respondents wish they could have more challenging and variable tasks.
The theoretical part of the thesis focused on two main themes, motivation and intrinsic motivation. The former deals with the general definition of motivation, differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and work motivation in light of these two motivation theories. The section dealing with intrinsic motivation discusses the definition of intrinsic motivation, the self-determination theory and intrinsic rewards and finally, how to increase intrinsic motivation.
This thesis was a traditional research which was conducted with a quantitative research method. The data collection was completed with a Webropol survey in spring 2015. There were 22 respondents, which is 58% of the population.
The findings revealed that intrinsic motivation and overall work motivation of the respondents seem to both be good. Most respondents are motivated in their work and find it satisfying. However, the research revealed that in general respondents wish they could have more challenging and variable tasks.