MGHB02H3 Lecture : Chapter 5 Notes
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It is the extent to which persistent effort is directed toward a goal. Effort motivation reflect the amount of effort. The key point is that the effort can vary eg. the same person doing the same task at different times can use different amounts of effort. Obviously, different people doing the same task may use different amounts of effort. This is also the concept of discretionary effort the individual uses his/her own discretion in choosing the amount of effort that will be used. Since motivation comes from within, effort is discretionary. Goals effort and direction are oriented toward achieving a goal or an outcome. Are people motivated (persistent effort toward a goal) by factors in the external environment (pay or supervision) or by something within the person him/her self. The answer is probably both but it depends upon the worker and the situation. Intrinsic motivation stems from the direct relationship between the worker and the task.
