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Self-Determination Theory in the Workplace: Maximizing Employee Motivation

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Peter Kolomiets
|March 28, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|9 min read
Self-Determination Theory in the Workplace: Maximizing Employee Motivation

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References

  1. Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). The Facilitating Processes for Intrinsic Motivation and Well-Being in the Workplace
  2. Gagne, M., & Deci, E. L. (2005). Autonomous Motivation Predicts Psychological Well-Being and Organizational Commitment
  3. Gagne, M., & Bhave, D. (2011). Self-Determination Theory and Work Motivation

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