MGHB02H3 Lecture Notes - Lump Sum, Belongingness, Job Enrichment
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Motivation is the extent to which persistent effort is directed toward a goal. Intrinsic motivation-stems from direct relationship b/w worker and the task and is usually self-applied. Feelings of achievement, accomplishment, challenge, and competence derived from performing one"s job, and the sheer interest in the job itself. Extrinsic motivation-stems from work environment external to the task and is usually applied by others. Pay, fringe benefits, company policies, and various forms of supervision. Some evidence shows that the availability of extrinsic motivators can reduce the intrinsic motivation stemming from the task itself. Performance refers to the extent to which an organizational member contributes to achieving the objectives of the organization. Motivation contributes to performance, the relationship is not one to one b/c a number of other factors also influence performance. It is possible for performance to be low even when a person is highly motivated.
