Non‑Financial Methods of Motivation at Work – The Self‑Determination Theory Perspective

The article describes the implications of the self‑determination theory in non‑ ‑financial methods of motivating workers in companies. The self‑determination theory and the related research suggest that in order to develop intrinsic motivation and integrated forms of extrinsic motivation at work, the three universal needs of autonomy, competence and relatedness have to be fulfilled. The article gives examples of work organization and work situations where the needs are not satisfied, and presents the ways of communication between the managers and coworkers and work organization, which support the development of the desired forms of motivation through the three universal needs.