CH12 Flashcards
Content theorties
needs are the motivators
Process theories
thoughts and perceptions motivate behavior
Job design theories
Design jobs that lead to employee satisfaction and performance
Reinforcement theory
motivation is a function of behavioral consequences and not unmet needs
Acquired needs theory
- Achievement
- Affiliation
- Power
Self determination theory
people are driven to grow based on competence, autonomy, and relatedness
competence
need to feel qualified, knowledgeable, and capable of completing a goal or task
autonomy
people need to feel they have the freedom to determine what they want to do and how they want to do it
Relatedness
People need to feel a sense of belonging and attachment to others
Herzberg’s two factor theory
work satisfaction comes from hygiene factors and motivating factors
hygiene factors
job dissatisfactioin
Motivating factors
Job satisfaction
Process perspectives
thought processes people use when deciding how to act. Includes equity/justice theory, expectancy theory, and goal setting theory
equity theory
fairness and justice in social exchanges
fitting people to jobs
scientific management
