COMMERCE 1BA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Goal Setting, Motivation, Equity Theory
2 Aug 2016
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Motivation: extent to which persistent effort is directed toward a goal. 1. why ppl choose to do certain things rather than other things. 2. why ppl put variable amounts of effort and intensity into their activities. ***definition#3: (part a to quiz + apply to scenarios) 1. effort - strength of work behaviour; how much you put into something. 2. persistence - how determined you are; not how hungry/angry, but how hangry. 3. direction/persistence of effort - how you choosing to channel your persistent effort/energy career wise; 4. goals - can"t go anywhere at a motivational standpoint/ a purpose/ vision/ what you hope to achieve; look big picture. Extrinsic motivation: motivation that stems from the work environment, external to the task; pavlov. **i, as a manger, need to study intrinsic/extrinsic. Is it possible to be highly motivated *** What could cause a breakdown bet"n: knowledge; skills - more tangible; resource - equipment, money; attitude - conscientiousness etc; team"s skills/motives, etc.
