Some theories break down motivational drive into conscious and unconscious factors, which both influence behaviour. Self-interest, for example, could be the unconscious factor influencing the desire to work, with duty to family the conscious factor.
DEFINITION of 'Quarter - Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4' A quarter is a three-month period on a company's financial calendar that acts as a basis for the reporting of earnings and the paying of dividends. A quarter refers to one-fourth of a year and is typically expressed as Q.
Definition of quarterly. 1  1 : computed for or payable at 3-month intervals a quarterly premium. 2  2 : recurring, issued, or spaced at 3-month intervals. 3  3 : divided into heraldic quarters or compartments.