Motivation

Question 1

Motivation

Answer 1

Motivation is comprised of 3 components:
Effort: mental and physical energy exerted towards a task.
Persistence: How long can you sustain that effort.
Direction:
Sustained effort towards legitimate goals.

Motivation: Can help encourage behaviour by harnessing attitudes.

Question 2

Humanism

Answer 2

1. Needs (e.g. physiological, psychological needs)
2. Behaviour (e.g. drive to acquire)
3. Incentive (e.g. the goal)

Question 3

Maslow

Answer 3

5 hierarchy of needs:

5. Self actualisation
6. Self Esteem
7. Love/Friendship (human connection)
8. Security
9. Physiological

Progression principle.

Helps individuals see the intrinsic and extrinsic rewards and motivation.

Question 4

Expectancy Theory

Answer 4

Vroom:
3 components:
1. E = Expectancy
- We expect that our actions will result in better performance.
2. PO = Positive outcome
Belief that improved performance will result in a positive outcome.
3. V= Valence
That positive outcome is something that the individual desire.

Question 5

Equity Theory

Answer 5

Motivated by equitable exchange.

Mental: come up with ratio that express comparative equity.

Equality vs Equity

Question 6

Equity Theory: Team Application

Answer 6

Time degrades the perceived reward, reducing the relative importance of valence.

Equality created demotivate (social loafing).

No comparison with other groups, as everyone is on the same playing field, however comparison with competing interests.