topic 4 motivation and performance

Question 1

Maslow’s hierarchy (low to high)

Answer 1

physiological, safety, affiliation, esteem, self-actualization

Question 2

self-determination theory

Answer 2

motivation increases when the source of motivation is perceived as intrinsic rather than extrinsic. autonomy, control and impersonal.

Question 3

extrinsic reasons

Answer 3

success, money, you do it to obtain a reward or don’t want to be confronted with a type of failure.

Question 4

intrinsic reasons

Answer 4

development, learning, satisfaction. you want to learn because you want to develop and care about your study.

Question 5

goal setting theory

Answer 5

we set certain goals, the more specific the goals the more motivated you will be.

Question 6

social cognitive theory (Bandura)

Answer 6

we need to build self-efficacy this is created through performance outcomes, verbal persuasion, physiological feedback

Question 7

action theory

Answer 7

aligns with goal setting and social cognitive theories. goal commitment is essential for goal setting

Question 8

control theory

Answer 8

goals are important but there is a negative feedback loop which is primary source of motivation

Question 9

equity theory

Answer 9

input vs output comparison, if you find it fair you move on. if the input output balance is in your favor people will stay silent.

Question 10

justice theory

Answer 10

build on the equity model. looks at the procedures, do you have all the information available why certain decision is made.

Question 11

affective events theory

Answer 11

suggests that environmental events emotionally impact individuals influencing job performance.

Question 12

bheaviorism

Answer 12

a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of the environment in shaping behavior. argue that an employee’s behavior is a function of its consequences and that the causes of behavior are rooted in the structural features of the environment.

Question 13

values

Answer 13

are acquired through learning and experience and can affect a person’s choices, effort, and persistence. values can influence choice, effort, and persistence beyond immediate goals to more ultimate ones.

Question 14

cognition

Answer 14

cognition is crucial for individuals to identify and satisfy needs and choose and attain values/goals. motivation is essential for employees to achieve their goals.