Influences on motivation in different cultures Flashcards
What is the guiding principle of motivation in Japan?
Loyalty
The group is more important than the individual.
What are the possible influences on motivation in Japan?
- Hygiene factors are of great importance.
- Extrinsic motivators are important.
What is the guiding principle of motivation in Thailand?
SHANK (Shanuk)
Having fun at work; there is no clear cut boundary between work and life.
What are the possible influences on motivation in Thailand?
- Hygiene factors are of great importance.
- Extrinsic motivators are important.
- Intrinsic motivation (fun) plays an important role.
What is the guiding principle of motivation in China?
Autocracy
Control, rules play an important role.
What are the possible influences on motivation in China?
- Extrinsic motivation (reward and punishment) plays a big role.
What is the guiding principle of motivation in the USA?
The American dream
Just work hard enough you can achieve everything.
What are the possible influences on motivation in the USA?
- Personal freedom and success are crucial.
- Intrinsic motivation and motivators play a big role.
Fill in the blank: In Japan, _______ factors are of great importance.
[Hygiene]
True or False: In Thailand, intrinsic motivation plays no role.
False
Fill in the blank: In China, extrinsic motivation is largely based on _______.
[reward and punishment]
True or False: The guiding principle in the USA emphasizes personal freedom and success.
True
What does Koroshi mean?
death by overwork
What does Shanuk mean?
having fun, even at work. Thai people believe that work should be enjoyable to keep employees happy and motivated
