COMM 151 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Belongingness, Work Motivation, Equity Theory
26 Aug 2013
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Motivation: the extent to which persistent effort is directed toward a goal. This is the strength of a persons work-related behaviour. Also defined as the amount of effort the person exhibits on the job. Effort should be exerted in a manner appropriate to your job. This is the persistence that individuals exhibit in applying effort to their tasks. Motivation means working smart, as well as working hard. We assume that motivated people act to enhance an org"s objectives. Channelling their persistent efforts in directions that will benefit the organization to accomplish their goal. Intrinsic motivation: motivation that stems from the direct relationship between the worker and the task; usually self-applied ex. Extrinsic motivation: motivation that stems from the work environment external to the task and is usually applied by someone other than the person being motivated ex. Self determination theory (sdt) : a theory of motivation used to explain what motivates people and whether motivation is autonomous or controlled.
