Session 7- Motivation Flashcards
Define motivation
inner power, energy,desire and ambition to do certain action and work towards a goal
What are the 2 forms of motivation
1.part of the work
-intrinsic rewards [responsibility,challenge and interest]
2.external rewards
-pay and benefits
according to huczynski and buchanan ,what is motivation
decision making process where people chose their desired outcomes and set in motion to achieve them
what influences the behaviour of individuals by a social process
rewards, incentives, sanctions
what is motives according to huczynski and buchanan
learned influences on human behaviour that lead us to pursue particular goals because they are socially valued
what drive behaviour of people
innate needs and goals
what are the 5 factors that cause goals to vary
- childhood
2.experience - age and position
- self concept
5.culture
what is job satisfaction
when people’s needs are met and they respond positively to work and the organization
how can a motivated workforce improve efficiency of teams
-improves coorperation
-more likely to put team interests first
how does motivation impact the individual
1.less stress
2.job satisfaction
3.find job more interesting
4.improved career prospects
what is content theories
- assume that individuals are motivated by desire to fulfill their inner needs
-what are the things/needs that motivate people
-assumes that needs/desired outcome can be satisfied through work
-need theory
what are process theories
-how are people motivated
- assume that individuals can select their own goals and the means/behaviour to achieve these goals through a process of calculation
-focus on the external influences / behaviour that people choose to meet their goals/needs
According to process theory,how can supervisor direct behaviour
using the external influences that people choose to reach their goals
-rewards
what is level 1 need of maslow
psychiological/biological needs
-food, shelter, warmth, sleep, sex
-these needs can be satisfied by a paycheck
what is level 2 needs of maslow
safety needs
-security, order, predictability, freedom from threat, stability, limits,law
what is level 3 needs of maslow
social/love/belonging needs
-sports team,parties
-manager can show direct care and concern for employees
what is level 4 needs of maslow
esteem needs
-higher level need start
-respect, recognition, status, independence, achievemnt, reputation
-by matching skills of employee to the job
what is level 5/last level need of maslow
self-actualization
-fulfilment of personal potential, personal growth
-the supervisor can assign task that challenge their minds while drawing on their aptitude and training
-push to their max
eg an artist for getting to eat