Motivators for University Students in the Working Environment: case study of students of FEM, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague

Bc. Simona Motlová

Master's thesis

Abstract:

Diploma thesis is concerned by the topic of university students’ motivation in the working environment and what is their idea about their future full-time job. The aim of the empirical research was to better understand students’ motivation in the working environment and what are their work and work environment preferences and motivators.The theoretical part of this diploma thesis discusses motivation, main approaches to motivation and main motivational theories regarding work environment. Motivational theories are divided into need theories, equity theory, reinforcement theory and behaviour modification and expectancy theory.The practical part of this diploma thesis introduces research conducted among students at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague at the Faculty of Economics and Management. Subsequently, the theoretical part deals with the questionnaire results of the research and major differences among women and men respondents.The outcomes of the research are main students’ motivators and drivers, students’ visions and ideals about work and working environment.

Keywords

University Students, Motivation, Employment, Questionnaire, Survey, Working Environment

Jazyk práce: English

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 28. 11. 2018

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Vedúci: Ing. Richard Selby, Ph.D.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Economics and Management

Master programme / odbor:
Economics and Management / Economics and Management