MHR 700 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Expectancy Theory, Job Design, Equity Theory
8 May 2017
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Motivation: a psychological process through which unsatisfied wants or needs lead to drives that are aimed at goals or incentives. Intrinsic: a determinant of motivation by which an individual experiences fulfillment through carrying out an activity itself and helping others. Extrinsic: a determinant of motivation by which the external environment and result of the activity in the form of competition and compensation or incentive plans are of great importance. The motivation process is universal; all people are motivated to pursue goals they value. But, culture influences specific content and goals pursued. So, the specific nature of motivation differs across cultures. Content (need-based) theories of motivation: theories that explain work motivation in terms of what arouses, energizes or initiates employee behaviour. Process (cognitive) theories of motivation: theories that explain work motivation by how employee behaviour is initiated, redirected and halted. Physiological needs: basic physical needs for water, food, clothing and shelter.
