Chapter 6: Theories of Motivation

Question 1

Cognitive Evaluation Theory

Answer 1

• Part of Self-Determination Theory…
• Allocating extrinsic rewards for behavior that was previously intrinsically rewarded tends to decrease the overall level of motivation.
• a decrease in autonomy

Question 2

Piece-rate pay

Answer 2

Employees earn money based on units produced.

Question 3

Wage incentive plans

Answer 3

Employees receive base pay plus performance-based bonuses.

Question 4

Challenges with Wage Incentive Plans

Answer 4

• Lowered quality
• Reduced cooperation
• Job design incompatibility (e.g., assembly lines limit individual performance tracking).
• Restriction of productivity due to fear of layoffs or rate cuts.

Question 5

The Job Characteristics Theory

Answer 5

• Job design as an intrinsic motivator
  Core Job Characteristics:
  1. Skill Variety
  2. Task Identity
  3. Task Significance
  4. Autonomy
  5. Feedback