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.
âº Many firms define their fiscal year as a 52/53 week period rather than a 12-month period. âº These firms normally have 13-week quarters except for one 14-week quarter every five or six years. âº Compared to 13-week quarters, revenues and earnings are predictably higher in 14-week quarters.