MHR 405 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: The Automatic, Team Dynamics, Job Enrichment

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Human Resources
• Course: MHR 405
• Professor: Franklin Ramsoomair

Document Summary

Motivation- the forces within a person that affect the direction, intensity and persistence of voluntary behaviour. Exerting particular effort level(intensity), fro a certain amount of time(persistence) toward a goal(direction) Employee engagement- individuals emotional and cognitive(rational) motivation, particularly a focused, intense, persistent, and purposive effort toward work related goals. High self- efficacy- believe you have the ability, role clarity and resources to get the job done. Neural states that energize individuals to correct deficiencies or maintain an internal equilibrium. Prime movers of behaviours by activating emotions. Goals formed by self-concept, social norms and experience. 7 categories, five in a hierarchy capture most needs (from top to bottom). Need to know, need for beauty (on the side) Self-actualization- a growth need because people desire more rather than less of it when satisfied. Needs change more rapidly than maslow stated. Hierarchy models wrongly assume that everyone universal needs. Needs are shaped by persons own value and self concept.