MGCR 222 Chapter Notes -Equity Theory, Expectancy Theory, Goal Setting

• School: McGill University
• Department: Management Core
• Course: MGCR 222
• Professor: Patricia Hewlin

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Processes that account for an individual"s intensity, direction, persistence. Hierarchy of needs theory: abraham maslow, 5 needs. Theory x & theory y: theory x. Need to direct or coerced them: theory y. Learn to accept or even seek responsibility. 2 factor theory: also called motivation-hygiene theory. Mcclelland"s theory of needs: 3 needs. Need to make others behave in a way in which they would have not otherwise. Self determination theory: people prefer to feel that they have control over their actions. Ex: volunteer paid job (undermines motiv: self accordance. How strongly people"s reasons for pursuing goals are persistent with their interest. Goal setting theory: edwin locke, late 60s. Intentions = +++ source of w motiv: basic premise. Specific & difficult goals higher performance: why difficult goals. More specific goals at each level of org. Self efficacy theory: also called social cognitive theory, an belief that he is capable of performing a task. Complements goal-setting theory: 4 ways to increase it.