ADM 2336 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Motivation, Job Performance, Goal Setting

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Administration
• Course: ADM 2336
• Professor: All

Document Summary

The extent to which persistent effort is directed toward a goal. Motivation that stems from the direct relationship between the worker and the task is usually self-applied. Examples: feelings of achievement, accomplishment, challenge, and competence- derived from performing one"s job, and the sheer interest in the job itself. Motivation that stems from the work environment external to the task. Examples: pay, fringe benefits, company policies, and various forms of supervision. Some evidence show that the availability of extrinsic motivators can reduce the intrinsic motivation stemming from the task itself. This appears to occur under very limited conditions and is easily avoidable. Both kinds of rewards are important and compatible in enhancing work motivation. Perceiving emotions accurately in oneself and others. Understanding emotions, emotional language, and the signal conveyed by emotions. Managing emotions so as to attain specific goals. A three level hierarchical need theory of motivation (existence, relatedness, and growth) that allows for movement up and down the hierarchy.