Reinforcement Theory
The reinforcement theory of motivation is quite simple. According to this theory behavior is a function and the consequences that follow an people will engage in desired behaviors if they are rewarded for that behavior. The reinforcement theory needs reinforcers, which are consequences immediately following a behavior that would increase the probability that the behavior will be repeated. According to this theory, negative reinforcers are not good because they can provide negative side-effects. The video below will explain this theory in one minute.
Walmart uses this theory of motivation for their part-time employees. They have given bonuses more regularly, quarterly instead of annually, for performance. They think by giving the bonuses more regularly that the employees will remember the potential for a reward and work harder to create the behavior that Walmart is promoting.
Walmart uses this theory of motivation for their part-time employees. They have given bonuses more regularly, quarterly instead of annually, for performance. They think by giving the bonuses more regularly that the employees will remember the potential for a reward and work harder to create the behavior that Walmart is promoting.