MOTIVATION

[noun]The motivation (= reason) for the decision is the desire to improve our service to our customers. [C]One of the motivations (= reasons) behind the job losses was the need to cut costs. [C]Joe's teacher says that he lacks motivation (= that he sees no reason to work hard). [U]Pat's problem is that she has no motivation (= she is not willing to make the effort necessary) to succeed. [U + to infinitive]