Flashcard LRET - Motivation - AAA session 3 - October 16th 2024 - export CSV
Motivation
The process that account for an individual’s intensity, direction, and persistance of effort toward attaining a goal
Extrinsic motivation
Motivation arises from external factors (money, incentives, praise, etc.)
Intrinsic motivation
Motivation arises from internal factors (e.g.: desire to learn new skills, personal enjoyment).
Needs for achievement
The drive to excel, achieve oneself’sfulfilment in relation to a set of standards. Need to achieve goals and challenges.
Need for affiliation
Need for interpersonal relationships.
Needs for power
Need to influence others=> need to make others behave in ways they otherwise wouldn’t
Organizational justice
Fairness of decisions and resource allocations in an organization.
Effort-performance relationship (EFFORT):
Perceived probality that effort will lead to performance
Performance-reward relationship (INSTRUMENTALITY):
The extent to which individuals believe that performing their work at a given level will lead them to a desired outcome.
Rewards-personal goals relationship (VALENCE):
The extent to which organnizational rewards meet the goals and needs of individuals + these reward’s attractiveness.
Expectancy theory
It is based on the premise that a person will be motivated to put forth a higher level of effort if they believe their efforts will result in higher performance and thus better rewards.
Social needs
Need to belong to a group (work, friend,…).
Esteem needs
Need for factors bosting self-esteem.
Job rotation
Allows employee to move from one job to another.
Job enrichment
Job enrichment is a strategy used to motivate employees by giving them increased responsibility and variety in their jobs.
