ADM 2336 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Conscientiousness, Egalitarianism, Expectancy Theory

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

Document Summary

Motivation: a set of e(cid:374)ergeti(cid:272) for(cid:272)es that deter(cid:373)i(cid:374)e the dire(cid:272)tio(cid:374), i(cid:374)te(cid:374)sit(cid:455), a(cid:374)d persiste(cid:374)(cid:272)e of a(cid:374) e(cid:373)plo(cid:455)ee"s (cid:449)ork effort. The extent to which persistent effort is directed towards a goal: motivation determines: intensity of effort, persistence of effort and direction of effort. Extrinsic motivation: desire to put forth work effort due to some contingency that depends on task performance. Ex: pay, bonuses, promotions, praise, job security, supportpon, free time, and benefits. Intrinsic motivation: desire to put forth work effort due to the sense that task performance serves as its own rewards. Ex: enjoyment, interestingness, accomplishment, knowledge gain, skill development & personal expression: meaning of money: the idea that money can have symbolic value (respect, achievement, freedom) in addition to economic value. Why are some employees more motivated than others. Premise: people will be motivated to perform work actives that they find attractive, feel they can accomplish and lead to valued outcomes.