Chapter 4 and 5 Motivation

Question 1

What is motivation?

Answer 1

Work motivation is a set of energetic forces that originate within as well as outside an individual’s being to initiate work-related behaviour, and to determine its intensity, direction, and persistence

Question 2

What is Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation

Answer 2

intrinsic motivation - stems from the direct relationship between the worker and the task and is usually self applied
Extrinsic Motivation - stems from the work environment external to the task and is usually applied by someone else

Question 3

What are need theories?

Answer 3

need theories specify the kinds of needs people have and the conditions under which they will be motivated to satisfy these needs in a way that contributes to performance

Question 4

What are process theories

Answer 4

process theories are concerned with how various factors motivate people