Lecture 6 Flashcards
what determines the direction of a behavior?
intensity and persistence
whats the moderator between motivation and performance?
ability
job performance =?
The motivation x ability - situational constraints
Content theories focus on what?
Focus on the ‘‘what’’ factors that make a person put effort
Process theories focus on what?
Focus on the process, on the steps of how people put effort
What are examples of content theories?
Self determination theory
Maslows hierarchy of needs
Herzbergs motivation-hygiene theory
McClellands Learned Needs theory
What are examples of process theories?
Social justice theories (equity theory) Reinforcement theory Behavioral modification Social learning Goal setting theory VIE(EXpectancy theory)
WHAT ARE the 2 needs in Maslows Hierarchy of Needs theory?
Growth needs deficiency needs
What are deficiency needs in the bottom of pyramid?
Physiological
Security
Love/social needs
What are the growth needs in top of pyramid?
Self- actualization, self esteem needs
McClellands Learned Needs Theory definition
People acquire their needs through experiences in life (influenced by culture, society etc)
McClellands learned nees theory basic premise
Need for achievement
Need for affiliation
Need for power
McClellands Needs. How did he measure the needs?
TAT (thematic apperception test)
> Show persosn picture and ask to write story about it
It reflects their dominant needs
What are the positives of content theories?
- They propose concepts that make us understand motivation better
- Starting point to see cultural and individual differences in motivation
What are the negative of content theories? (self determination etc)
- lack empirical support
2. restricts the explanation to specific factors
Vroom’s VIE theory. the letters VIE MEAN WHAT?
Valence
Instrumentality
Expectancy
Valence in vroom’s theory
How much a person wants this outcome
Instumentality in Vroom’s theory
what he believes the relationship is between the performance and the attainment of his goal
expectancy in vroom’s theory
what he believes is the relationship between effort and performance
whats the mediator in the relationship between goal and performance?
direction
effort
persistence
action plans
whats the moderator in the relationship between goal and performance?
ability feedback self efficacy goal attainment task complexity
self efficacy definition and what develops it
Is the beliefs in my capacities. Developed by: success social persuasion physiological states modeling (benchmarking)
how to motivate employees?
Ability commitment goal setting self efficacy opportunity recognition rewards
the job charaxxteristics model ( how to make work more interesting )
skill variety task identity task significance autonomy feedback
