The horizontal differentiation is associated with different intentions including the completion of the project. Tubbs and Eckeberg (1991) assert that understanding the intentional model has implications associated with understanding the effects of goal setting. The authors argue that the intentional behavior model explains the cognitive effects of goals which is rarely seen in research pertaining to work motivation. The authors posit that the research is important because it is the first time that research has sought to determine the impact that goals have on people.

Finally Latham and Pinder (2005) discuss Work Motivation Theory and research at the dawn of the twenty-first century. The author point out that interest in motivational theories has not waned since they first begin to surface. According to the authors, work motivation represents a set of influences that are both intrinsic and extrinsic. Throughout this journal article the authors discuss national culture, the goal setting theory, self-regulation, contextual conditions, expectancy theory, organizational justice and social cognitive theory. The authors emphasize how all of the aforementioned factors have an impact upon motivation in the workplace.

The article concludes that of the aforementioned theories the three that tend to be the most prominent in motivational literature are: goal setting theory, organizational justice and social cognitive. The research also found that in the twenty-first century research about work motivation tends to place a greater emphasis on behavior when compared to past research on the topic. The authors also insist that employers have garnered a much greater understanding of work motivation and how to incorporate it into the overall strategy of the organization. In addition, in the twenty-first century there has been a greater emphasis placed on factors such as cognition needs and values. Such emphasis has greatly influenced the ability of the organization to promote motivation in the workplace.

The preliminary literature review tends to agree with the assertion that work motivation is influenced by feasibility, intentions, goals, the workplace environment and the capacity of the...

It is evident from the research that feasibility has a considerable impact upon an individual's ability to complete a task. In addition, the preliminary research found that intention is an underlying influence in the understanding of many motivational theories. Likewise goal-setting serves as an important component in work motivation. The final article in the literature review concluded that employers now have a greater understanding of work motivation and how to incorporate this understanding into the overall corporate strategy.
Proposed Answer to research question

The research indicates that factors such as feasibility, intentions, goals, the workplace environment and the capacity of the employer incorporate these influences into the work environment are essential to work motivation.

Next step in researching and solving the problem

The next step in the research process is to broaden the review of the literature to determine whether or not the stated hypothesis is correct. The next step in the research process will add both breath and depth to the research that has also been conducted related to this topic. In addition, the research will provide a greater view of the historical concepts and ideas associated with work motivation and the role of reward systems in work motivation.

Conclusion

The completed research will serve as a framework for employers who seek to increase the motivation of employees. The research will present employers with the tools necessary to create a work environment that motivates employees. The motivation of employees is a critical component in organizational success because it increases productivity.