U5

Question 1

motivation

Answer 1

extent to which persistent effort is directed toward a goal

Question 2

factors contributing to motivation

Answer 2

persistance
direction
goals
ability
environment

Question 3

mcclellands theory of needs

Answer 3

people will be motivated at work to the extent that their job matches their needs
needs being achievement, power and affiliation

Question 4

equity theory

Answer 4

focuses on individuals comparisons of their own circumstances to those of others (self outcomes and inputs compared with others outcomes and inputs

Question 5

ways to reduces inequity

Answer 5

• change input
• change outcomes
• alter perceptions of self/others
• change comparisons
• leave situation

Question 6

strengths of the equity theory

Answer 6

• suggest new way to examine motivation
• draws attention to interpersonal interactions in organizations

Question 7

weaknesses of the equity theory

Answer 7

• less support for overpayment predictions
• fairness is more then just equity

Question 8

distributive justice

Answer 8

degree to which outcomes received from the organization are perceived to be fair

Question 9

expectancy theory

Answer 9

motivation comes from the desire to attain valued outcomes

Question 10

expectancy

Answer 10

probability effort will lead to performance

Question 11

instrumentality

Answer 11

probability performance will lead to outcomes

Question 12

valence

Answer 12

value of outcomes

Question 13

strengths of expectancy theory

Answer 13

predicts individual effort on different tasks better then motivation across ppl

Question 14

weaknesses of expectancy theory

Answer 14

• doesnt specify what makes an outcome relevant
• individuals may not always act rationally

Question 15

self compassion

Answer 15

compassion directed inward
- decreases failure
- increases responsibility and motivation

Question 16

procedural justice

Answer 16

degree to which fair decision making procedures are used

Question 17

interactional justice

Answer 17

degree to which people are treated with respect in interpersonal interactions

Question 18

maslows hierarchy of needs

Answer 18

as we satisfy basic needs we begin satisfying higher up
- physiological (basic)
- safety
- social
- esteem
- self actualization (high)

Question 19

ERG theory

Answer 19

basic human needs can be grouped into existence, relatedness and growth

Question 20

2 factor theory

Answer 20

looks at employees hygiene (dissatisfying factors) and motivators (satisfying) and how they factor into motivation

Question 21

acquired needs theory

Answer 21

individuals aim to acquire 3 needs
- achievement
- affiliation
- power

Question 22

based on the acquired needs theory ____ is used to assess dominant need

Answer 22

TAT

Question 23

reinforcement theory

Answer 23

behaviour is a function its outcome

Question 24

motivation equation

Answer 24

motivation is expectancy x instrumentality x valence