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Motivation Defined
Motivation is the set of forces that lead people to behave in particular ways. Motivation is important in organizations because, in conjunction with ability and environment, it determines performance.

Why Motivation
Join the organisation Remain in the organisation Come to work regularly

Perform
Exhibit good citizenship

Motivation at work
Extrinsic motivators: - Tangible rewards such as: salary; security; promotion; working condition etc Intrinsic motivators: - Psychological rewards such as : achievement; challenge; satisfaction; learning etc - Social factors such as: affiliation; belonging etc

Influencing behavior
Positive reinforcement Negative reinforcement Punishment

Extinction

Theories of Motivation
The theories of motivation reflect a content perspective in that they attempt to describe what factor or factors motive behavior. They try to list specific things that motivate behavior.

Theories of Motivation
Content Theories Focus on the importance of the work (e.g., challenges and responsibilities)

Specific needs that motivate human behavior

Process Theories Deal with the cognitive processes used in making decisions about our work

Content Theories
Achievement Motivation Theory (David McClelland) Emphasizes need to accomplish something. Linked to successful manager. Three types of needs are: Affiliation Achievement Power Managers high in achievement motivation show more respect for subordinates and use more participatory systems

Need Hierarchy Theory


Abraham Maslow
He proposed that we have a hierarchy of needs.

Once one is fulfilled we can move on to the next

SELF ACTUALIZATION NEEDS SELF ESTEEM NEEDS SOCIAL NEEDS SAFETY NEEDS PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS

ERG Theory Alderfer


Similar to Maslow. We have needs, but in this case

they are not hierarchically arranged

Satisfying a need may increase its strength Existence Needs Relatedness Needs Growth Needs

Two Factor Theory


Frederick Herzberg

Motivator Needs internal to work itself. If conditions are met, job satisfaction occur Hygiene Needs Features of work environment. If not met, job dissatisfaction occurs

Process Theories
EXPECTANCY THEORY VROOM people will work hard if they expect their effort to lead to reward Importance of outcome determines its strength as a motivator supported by research

Expectancy Theory: An Overview


Effort
Expectancy Performance Skills and abilities

X
Instrumentality Motivation Job Performance

Rewards

X
Valence of Rewards Role perceptions and opportunities

Equity Theory
treated at work

ADAMS

Motivation is influenced by how fairly we feel we are

Individuals compare their inputs and outputs with

those of others and then respond to eliminate any inequalities.

Goal-Setting Theory
(GUIRDHAM)

Idea that our primary motivation on the job is

defined in terms of our desire to achieve a particular goal

Research shows that having goals leads to better performance than not having goals Specific goals are more motivating than general Moderately difficult goals are most motivating

Organizational Examples

Monetary Benefits Awards and Rewards Loyalty Bonus Recreational Facilities Incentives Transport Facilities

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