Motivation to Become a Direct Salesperson and Its Relationship with Work Outcomes Authors: Pradeep K. Tyagi, Thomas R. Wotruba Year Published: 1993 Topics: Direct Sales, Salesforce Salespeople working for direct selling firms have varying reasons for taking on this selling job. GO TO ARTICLE Related Articles: The Economic Impact of Direct Selling Activity in the United States in 2016 Some Aspects about the Life of Greatest Female Entrepreneur in American History, Mary Kay Ash When Acquisition Spoils Retention: Direct Selling vs. Delegation Under CRM Tupperware: Achieving Sustainable Development Goals through Elevating Socio-Economic Status of Women in India Telemarketing: Trends, Issues, and Opportunities