A Research Paper By Audrey Bolo
Career Coach, KENYA
A key factor in employee motivation is the relationship they have with their manager. Strong managers typically understand the basic principles that motivate their team-based Self-Determination Theory (SDT). SDT is a macro theory of human motivation that focuses on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. All employees have three basic psychological needs—competence, autonomy, and connectedness—and meeting these needs increases motivation levels.