Theoretical and Practical Alignment of the Motivation Concept and Kolb’s Model

Case Study: Motivation
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Case Study: Motivation
Motivation is a crucial element that every individual desires. It is the process of initiating, guiding, and maintaining goal-oriented behaviors (Kanfer et al., 2017). It can also be summarized as an innate drive to achieve specific goals and objectives. Managers must understand the concept of motivation to coordinate effectively with the employees. Additionally, individual motivation is also essential since it brings different benefits such as professional development and timely achievement of goals. Therefore, a driving force is crucial for individuals to grow personally and professionally. The paper will be based on the theoretical and practical alignment of the motivation concept and Kolb’s model.
The Experience
Many experiences have existed in my life which have motivated me towards achieving different goals. For instance, whenever any job opportunity emerges, I would always exploit it. Regardless of working hard to attain my degree, I always focus on the military profession since I would like to be promoted to the top position in the country. Therefore, it means that a management degree would allow me to have a high chance of being promoted. In 2019, my dream of promotion came true, advancing my education where I successfully became a top commander in the New York Police Department. The promotion was right since I needed adequate money to enroll in my studies and assist my mother, who suffers from diabetes. Therefore, it was a financial breakthrough and an opportunity for personal development since I would have an adequate resource for completing my part-time degree and helping my family.
Reflection
The experience was a motivating factor since it happened at the right time when I needed financial assistance. My experience is also based on Kolb’s model, which focuses on the emotional aspect of motivation (Kaushik, 2017). The experience was a motivational factor since it emotionally drove me towards working extra hard for advancement. My workplace environment also stimulated my motivation. Besides, SMART goals are the essential drive for motivation since the outcome are easily measurable. My motivational experience would also motivate others since it shows them the essence of creating SMART goals and working towards them. Based on Herzberg’s theory, motivation is a critical element of job satisfaction (Alshmemri et al., 2017). Therefore, it would positively impact other employees to focus on better goals.
Abstract Conceptualization
My experience is adequately linked to goal-setting theory. The theory allowed me to establish a motivational framework that shaped my behavioral pattern in the workplace. The theory focuses on measurable and clear goals to tackle any possible work or learning experience (Latham, 2016). My promotional experience was based on effective performance associated with clearly established goals. My promotion was also based on extraversion since my seniors indicated that I adequately socialized with my workmates regardless of their position, which allowed me to gain different skills. Therefore, one of the behavior patterns similar to m...