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Motivation Theories and Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide, Quizzes of Introduction to Business Management

An overview of various motivation theories, key elements, and techniques. Topics include maslow's hierarchy of needs, mcgregor's theory x and y, herzberg's two factor theory, mcclelland's three needs, contemporary motivation theories, and ways to improve motivation. Learn about motivation hygiene, goal setting, self efficacy, job design, equity theory, and expectancy theory.

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Download Motivation Theories and Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide and more Quizzes Introduction to Business Management in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 motivation DEFINITION 1 process by which a persons efforts are energized directed or sustained toward their goal TERM 2 motivation key elements (3) DEFINITION 2 engery: measure of drive direction: efforts directed towards goal persistnec: continue putting forth effort TERM 3 theories of motivation (4) DEFINITION 3 maslows hierachy mcgregors theory x and theory y herzbergs two factors mcclellands three needs TERM 4 maslow's hierarchy of needs (5 types of needs) psses DEFINITION 4 addressed employee needs 1. physioloigcal: food drink etc low external 2.safety need: security and protection external 3.social: affection acceptance frienship 4. esteem:(internal and external) 5. self actualization: need for growht, self fulfillment TERM 5 McGregor's Theory of X and Y DEFINITION 5 X: negative view of people, workers have little ambition y: positive view of people, workers like work, accept responsibility TERM 6 Herzberg's Two Factor Theory DEFINITION 6 motivation hygiene theory intrinsict factors come from job itselft satisfacation extrinsic factors come from job context dissatisfaction dual continuum hygiene: elimiate dissatisfcation by doenst motivate motivators: increase job satisfaction TERM 7 McClelland's Three Needs apa DEFINITION 7 three acquired needs are major motivators in work 1. achievemnt: drive to excel 2: power: make toher behave in a way that they would not ahve behaved 3.affiliation: desire for close interpersonal realtionships measure 3 needs using thematic apperception tests TERM 8 contemporary theories of motivation (5) grjee DEFINITION 8 goal setting reinforcement job design equity expectancy TERM 9 goal setting DEFINITION 9 specific goals increase performance difficult goals results in higher performance uses goal commitment, self efficacy and national culture people will do better if they get feedback TERM 10 self efficacy DEFINITION 10 individuals belief that they are capable of performing a task TERM 21 distributive justice DEFINITION 21 perceived fairness of the amoung and allocaiotn of rewards among individuals greater influcnce on employee satisfaction TERM 22 procedural justice DEFINITION 22 percieve fainess of the process used to determine the distribution of rewards affect employees organizational commitment increase positive ivew of boss TERM 23 expectancy theory (3 linkages) eiv DEFINITION 23 how a person acts based on what they are expected to do based on the attractivieness of the outcome helps understnad individual goals and linkages emphasizes expected behavior 1. expectancy: probability that effort will get cetain level 2.instrumentallity: perform certain level to get desired outcome 3. valence: importance of reward TERM 24 integrating contemporary theoies of motivation DEFINITION 24 goals direct behavior all the type of motivation are inter related and have different impacts TERM 25 cross culturall challenges DEFINITION 25 maslows, achievment, and equity dont work in toehr countries herzbergs may be universal TERM 26 motivating diverse workforce (4) DEFINITION 26 1. compressed workweek: longer hours but fewer days 2. flexible (flextime): just have to work a given number of hours but whenever you want 3. job sharing: two or more people doing full time job 4. telcommuting TERM 27 rewards programs (4) DEFINITION 27 open book manamgnet employee recodinition pay for pay performance stock options TERM 28 open book managment DEFINITION 28 sharing information so that workers will be motivated to make better decisions TERM 29 employee recognition DEFINITION 29 personal attntion and expressing interest approval and appreciationf or a jbo well done TERM 30 pay for pay performance DEFINITION 30 variable compenstation based on some perfomrance measure TERM 31 stock options DEFINITION 31 works can purchse shar of stoack at a set price TERM 32 suggestions for motivating employees (10) rmueilcusd DEFINITION 32 1. recognize individual difference 2. match people to job 3. use goals 4. ensure that goalsa re attainable 5. invidiaule rewards 6. link rewards to performance 7. check for equity 8. use recgonition 9. show case and concern for employees 10. dont ignore money
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