Chapter 12 Flashcards
(39 cards)
Motivation
unsatisfied wants or needs lead to drives that re aimed at goals or incentives
4 motivation types
positive, negative, intrinsic, extrinsic
Intrinsic motivation
an individual experiences fulfillment
Extrinsic
the external compensation or incentive plans are of great importance
the only one that crates positive sustainable motivation
intrinsic and positive
motivation process
unsatisfied need
drive toward goal to satisfy need
attainment of goal
The universalist assumption
the motivation process is universal
all people are motivated to pursue goals they value
culture influences specific content
motivation across cultures varies
Content theories
theories that explain work motivation in terms of what arouses, energizes or initiates employee behavior
Process theories
theories that explain work motivation by how employee behavior is initiated, redirected and halted
Content Theories short def.
what creates behavior
Process theories short def.
How is behavior being created
Content theory examples
Maslows hierarchy of needs
Herzbergs 2 factor theory
Process theory examples
Vrooms expentancy theory
adams equity theory
Maslows Hierarchy of needs theory
lower level needs must be satisfied before higher level needs become motivators.
more ways to satisfy higher level than lower level.
International findings (Haire study)
international managers: upper level needs were of particular importance to them
US and Nordic countries.autonomy and self actualization were most important and least satisfied needs for respondents
Asian managers
autonomy and self actualization also ranked high
The two factor theory
Hertzberg theory
a theory that identifies two sets of factors that influence job satisfaction
two factors
Hygiene Factors
Motivational factors
motivators
achievement recognition responsibility responsibility advancement the work itself
Hygiene
salary technical supervision company policies and administration interpersonal relations working conditions
International findings on Hertzbergs theory
research in New Zealand and greeece tended to support herzbergs theory
overall theory held true.
Achievement Motivation theory
individuals need to get ahead to attain success and to reach objectives
profile of high achievers
personal responsibility
moderate risk takers
expect concrete feedback on performance
tend to be loners and not team players
Anglo cultures support…
achievement motivation and talent should be managed accordingly