The study of work motivation has seen significant advances in
recent years in our understanding of motivational processes,
antecedents, and outcomes. In this Encyclopedia article, we
have highlighted what we believe to be some of the most
influential concepts and perspectives in this area of study.
However, it is important to note that we have only scratched
the surface of empirical findings pertaining to the field of work
motivation. Indeed, researchers have explored a myriad of
issues that fall outside the scope of this article.