Motivation

Question 1

What is motivation?

Answer 1

Motivation is a set of behaviours that initiate, direct, and influence individuals or groups to put in the effort on achieving the goals.

Question 2

Explain Need satisfaction

Answer 2

People are only motivated by their unmet needs. (physical or psychological)

Managers must learn what those unmet needs are and address them.

Question 3

Explain Equity Theory of Motivation

Answer 3

If one feels EQUITABLE in the company/business, they’re motivation continues.

If one feels INEQUITABLE in the company/business, they’re motivation decreases. Chenges in outcome, input, perception, and will leave.

Question 4

Explain Locke - Goal Setting Theory

Answer 4

This theory is used for motivation because of the structural settings to follow and achieve the goal. 5 principals - Clarity - Challenges - commitment - feedback - Task complexity.

Question 5

Explain intrinsic rewards?

Answer 5

Personal satisfaction/feelings of fulfillment, driven by their own motivations.

Leads to SATISFACTION

Question 6

Explain Extrensic Rewards

Answer 6

A reward from the achievement of tasks given the performance and behaviors of one.