Purpose - This paper aims to provide an experiential exercise for management and leadership educators to use in the course of their teaching duties. Design/methodology/approach - The approach of this classroom teaching method uses an experiential exercise to teach Adams’ equity theory and...

Purpose - Self-determination theory (SDT), offers a theoretical framework for enhancing employee motivation and stimulating positive outcomes such as commitment, well-being and engagement, in organizations. This paper aims to investigate the application of SDT among leaders and delineate...

Arousing funders' motives for crowdfunding participation is a challenge for every entrepreneur. According to self-determination theory, crowdfunding involvement is driven by two kinds of motivations: extrinsic and intrinsic motives. Campaign narratives with different sentimental orientations...