Motivation

Question 1

People who are motivated by achievement (achievement motivation):

Answer 1

Aim for excellence
Avoid low risk situation - little satisfaction
avoid high risk situation - fear of failing
Strong need for feedback
sense of accomplishment

Question 2

(Authority/power motivation):

Answer 2

Two types:
need for personal power to direct and control
Need for institutional power - need to organise others

when authority is gained, it brings personal status and prestige

Question 3

(Affiliation motivation):

Answer 3

Generally seek harmonious relationships
need to feel liked and popular in frinedships
Want to work in groups

Question 4

Implications of the motivation types

Answer 4

Achievement motivation - requires regular feedback

Authority/power motivation - junior employees can lack confidence and respect from older colleagues

Afilliation motivation - the need to be cooperative

Question 5

Mc-Lelland (three motivational needs) summary

Answer 5

These three needs are found to varying degrees in all workers and managers
the mix of motivational needs characterises a person’s or manager’s behaviour, both in terms of what motivates them

Question 6

vroom’s expectancy theory

Answer 6

States that individuals have different sets of goal and can be motivated if they believe that:
There is a positive link between effort and performance
favourable performance will result in a desirable reward
The reward will satisfy an important need
The desire to satisfy the need is strong enough tom make the work effort worthwhile

Question 7

Expectancy theory 1: valance

Answer 7

the depth of the want for an extrinsic reward, such as money, or an intrinsic reward such as satisfaction

Question 8

Expectancy theory 2: instrumentally

Answer 8

the degree to which people believe that putting effort into work will lead to a given level of performance

Question 9

Expectancy theory 3: instrumentality

Answer 9

the confidence of employees that they will get what they desire.
Even if it has been promised by the manager

Question 10

vroom summary

Answer 10

If one of the three conditions or beliefs are missing workers will not have the motivation to do the job well

according to from managers should try to ensure that employees believe that increased work effort will improve performance and that this performance will lead to valued rewards

Question 11

How useful are the motivation theories

Answer 11

useful:
Factors to motivate people
People with good promotional aspects
development of the employee