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Motivation Concepts
Basic Motivation Concepts
Motivation = “The processes that account for an
individual’s direction, intensity and persistence of
effort toward achieving a goal”
Need Theories
Maslow’s hierarchy, Two factor, ERG, & McClelland’s
Goal Setting Theory
Clear and difficult goals often lead to higher levels of employee
productivity.
Reinforcement Theory
Good predictor of quality and quantity of work, persistence of
effort, absenteeism, tardiness, and accident rates.
Equity Theory
Strongest when predicting absence and turnover behaviors.
Weakest when predicting differences in employee productivity.
Expectancy Theory
Focus on performance variables
It is a “rational” model so be careful when using it
This theory may be better applied to employees with greater
discretion in their jobs (i.e., as opposed to semi-skilled positions)