COMM 292 Lecture Notes - Distributive Justice, Theory X And Theory Y, Interactional Justice

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What is motivation? motivation = intensity (how hard a person tries), direction, persistence (measure of how long a person can maintain his effort) of effort a person shows in reaching a goal. Intensity needs to be in the right, beneficial direction to lead to favourable performance level of motivation varies among & within individuals at diff. times. Individuals genuinely care about their work, look for ways to improve, energized. Needs theories = describe types of needs that must be met to motivate individuals (what motivates ppl) Safety security, protection from physical / emotional harm. Social affection, belongingness, acceptance, friendship internal: self-respect, autonomy, achievement external: status, recognition, attention growth, achieving one"s potential, self-fulfillment. The drive to become what one"s capable of becoming. No need is ever fully met, but a substantially satisfied need no longer motivates. Theory generally not validated (provides no empirical evidence) Motivators: factors that lead to job satisfaction (achievement, recognition, growth, responsibility)

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