MSCI211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Motivation, Msci, Theory X And Theory Y
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Chapter 4: motivating self and others: what is motivation, the intensity, direction, and persistence of effort a person shows in reaching a goal. What motivates individuals: intrinsic: a person"s internal desire to do something. Interest, challenge and what satisfies you personally: extrinsic: motivation comes from outside the person. Pay, bonuses, and other tangible rewards: needs theories of motivation: types of needs that must be met on order to motivate individuals, maslow"s hierarchy of needs theory. Physiological: hunger, thirst, shelter sex and other bodily needs. Safety: security and protection from physical and emotional harm. Esteem: internal esteem factors: self respect, autonomy and achievement. Includes external esteem factors; status, recognition, and attention. Self-actualization: the drive to become what one is capable of becoming. Includes growth, achieving one"s potential, and self-fulfillment: alderfer"s erg theory. Existence: concerned with providing basic material existence requirements. Relatedness: desire for maintaining important interpersonal relationships. Growth: intrinsic desire for personal development: motivation-hygiene theory.