Motivation

Question 1

What is motivation?

Answer 1

Forces either intrinsic or extrinsic
to a person that arouse enthusiasm
and persistence. A manager’s job is to channel motivation toward the accomplishment of goals.

If managers understand employees’ needs, they can design appropriate reward systems

Question 2

What is the ERG Theory?

Answer 2

• Existence needs - the needs for physical
  well-being
• Relatedness needs - the needs for
  satisfactory relationships with others
• Growth needs - the needs that focus on the development of human potential and the desire for personal growth

Question 3

P.S.B.E.S

Discuss Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs

Answer 3

Psychological, Safety, Belongingness, Esteem, Self-actualization

Question 4

Discuss the acquired needs theory

Answer 4

Need for Power (control), Achievement (excel) & Affiliation (relationships)

Question 5

Discuss the goal setting theory

Answer 5

increase motivation by setting goals

Goals must be S.M.A.R.T

Question 6

Discuss the equity theory

Answer 6

Individual perceptions of fairness shape motivation. Comparing your individual inputs & outcomes to others.

Question 7

Discuss the expectancy theory

Answer 7

Motivation depends on individuals’ expectations about their ability to perform tasks and receive desired rewards.

E – P: putting effort into a given task will lead to high performance

P – O: successful performance of a task will lead to the desired outcome

Valence – the value or attraction an individual has for an outcome

Question 8

Discuss the reinforcement perspective on motivation

Answer 8

Reinforcement is an act that causes a behavior to be repeated or inhibited.

Behavior Modification- Reinforcement theory techniques used to modify behavior

Question 9

S.T.T.A.F

What are the dimensions of the job characteristics model?

Answer 9

Skill variety
Task identity
Task significance
Autonomy
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