ADM 2336 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Work Motivation, Motivation, Goal Setting

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Administration
• Course: ADM 2336
• Professor: Gerard Brathwaite- Sturgeon

Document Summary

Chapter 5 individual behaviour theories of work motivation. Extent to which persistent effort is directed toward a goal. Intrinsic motivation: motivation that stems from the direct relationship between the worker and the task and is usually self-applied. Extrinsic motivation: stems for the work environment external to the task. Maslow"s hierarchy of needs: (physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, self actualization. Aldefer"s erg theory: condensed version maslow"s needs but do not need to satisfy a lower level need to move on to the next: existence need: satisfied by material substance ex. Food, shelter, pay and safe working conditions: relatedness needs: satisfied by open communication and exchange of feeling (like the belongingness needs, growth needs: need fulfilled by strong personal involvement in work setting (like the self-actualization and esteem) Want to perform challenging tasks well direct and immediate feedback (entrepreneur, sales) Want to influence others, make an impact (politics) Want to establish/maintain good interpersonal relationships (public relations and social work)