8.3 Modern Approaches to Work Motivation

Question 1

Person-as Intentional Approaches

Answer 1

motivation approach that assumes that individuals are intentional in their behavior.

Question 2

Goal-Setting Theory

Answer 2

Locke. general concept of a goal is adequate to work motivation force, and individuals who set specific difficult goals perform better than individuals who simply adopt a do your best goal or no goal at all.

Question 3

The Concept of Self-Efficacy in Modern Motivation Theory

Answer 3

the belief in ones capability to perform a specific task or reach a specific goal

Question 4

Common Themes in Modern Approaches

Answer 4

1. intention of plays a key role in motivated behavior. 2. concept of feedback is critical if we are to consider any but the simplest act at one point in time. 3. the theory needs to include some element of the person as scientist. 5.noncognative element in the “ultimate” motivation theory.

Question 5

Job Enrichment

Answer 5

increasing the responablilty and interest level of jobs in order to increase the motivation and job satisfaction of employees performing those jobs.

Question 6

person as intentional approach

Answer 6

motivational approach hat assumes that individuals are intentional in their behavior.

Question 7

goal setting theory

Answer 7

Locke. goal is adapted to work motivation. a goal is seen as motivational force and individuals who set specific, difficult goals perform better then others who simply adopt a do your best goal or nothing at all.

Question 8

self efficacy

Answer 8

the brief in ones capability to perform a specific task or reach a specific goal.