COMMERCE 1BA3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Goal Setting, Expectancy Theory, Job Performance
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Motivation why people choose to do certain thing rather than other things, why. Intrinsic motivation motivation that stems from the direct relationship between. Extrinsic motivation motivation that stems from the work environment external. Self-determination theory a theory of motivation that considers whether people"s motivation is autonomous or controlled. Autonomous motivation when people are self-motivated by intrinsic factors. Controlled motivation when people are motivated to obtain a desired. Performance the extent to which an organizational member contributes to. General cognitive ability a person"s basic information-processing capacities and. Emotional intelligence the ability to understand and mange one"s own and other"s feelings and emotions. Need theories motivation theories that specify the kinds of needs people have. Maslow"s hierarchy of needs a five-level hierarchal need theory of motivation that specifies that the lowest level unsatisfied need has the greatest motivating. Erg theory a three-level hierarchical need theory of motivation that allows for. Needs for achievement (n ach) a strong desire to perform challenging tasks.