Lesson 4 Flashcards
What are content theories of motivation?
Theories that focus on specific human needs that motivate behavior, such as Maslow’s hierarchy.
List the five needs in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
- Physiological
- Safety
- Belongingness
- Esteem
- Self-actualization
What are the three needs identified by Alderfer’s ERG theory?
- Existence
- Relatedness
- Growth
What are the three needs identified by McClelland theory?
- Achievement
- Affiliation
- Power
How do emotional stability and conscientiousness impact motivation?
They are associated with higher levels of motivation (Judge and Ilies, 2002).
Explain equity theory in motivation.
Motivation is influenced by social comparisons; individuals expect fair efforts and rewards relative to others.
What are the three key perceptions in expectancy theory?
- Valence: how desirable the end result or outcome is for the individual.
- Instrumentality: how likely the individual believes it’s that a certain level
of performance will actually result in the desired outcome. - Expectancy: how much an individual expects that their efforts will
manage to achieve the level of performance needed for the outcome
Name job-related dimensions from the Job Characteristics Model.
- Skill variety
- Task identity, variety and significance
- Feedback
- Autonomy
Name social dimensions from the Job Characteristics Model.
- Interdependence
- Feedback from others
- Social support
What are the three critical psychological states in job design?
- Meaningfulness of the work
- Responsibility for outcomes
- Knowledge of results
Define job crafting and its types.
Employees reshape their jobs through cognitive, physical, or relational changes to better suit themselves.
by: adjusting how we see the work, which
elements we focus on, hanging how we do the work or even what
activities we do, choosing who we
interact with.
How does autonomy affect job performance?
It increases responsibility for outcomes, leading to higher motivation and satisfaction.
What are the three pay models for determining employee compensation?
- Relative worth (graded pay dependes in the position. eg: Managers )
- Individual worth (performance-related pay. eg: Sales bonuses)
- Commercial worth (market-based pay. eg: specialized doctors)
What is a flexible benefits or cafeteria plan?
Employees choose from a variety of benefits offered by the organization, tailoring to their preferences.
Why can too much choice in benefits be demotivating?
It may overwhelm employees, reducing satisfaction and engagement.
