BUSI 2311U Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Organizational Behavior, Procedural Justice, Social Cognitive Theory
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Individuals emotional and cognitive motivated, particularly a focused, intense, persistent and purposive effort toward work related goals. Hardwired drive of the brain that correct deficiencies or maintain an internal equilibrium by producing emotions to energize individuals. Goal directed forces that people experience. A motivation theory of needs arranged in a hierarchy, whereby people are motivated to fulfill a higher need as a lower one becomes gratified. Holistic perspective: maslow explained that the various needs should be studied together because human behavior is typically initiated by more than one need at the same time. Humanistic perspective: idea that higher order needs are influenced by personal and social influences, not just instincts. A learned need in which people want to accomplish reasonably challenging goals and desire unambiguous feedback and recognition for their success. A learned need in which people seek approval from other, confirm to their wishes and expectations, and avoid conflict and confrontation.
