BUSI 2311U Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Cognitive Evaluation Theory, Job Satisfaction, Abraham Maslow
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Defining motivation: the pro(cid:272)esses that a(cid:272)(cid:272)ou(cid:374)t for a(cid:374) i(cid:374)di(cid:448)idual"s i(cid:374)te(cid:374)sit(cid:455), dire(cid:272)tio(cid:374), a(cid:374)d persiste(cid:374)(cid:272)e of effort toward attaining a goal. Early theories of motivation: hawthorne studies, 1927-1932, researchers intended to find the best temperature, lighting levels, and work pace to maximize productivity. M(cid:272)clella(cid:374)d"s theor(cid:455) of needs: david mcclelland, 3 needs, need for achievement (nach, high achievers perform best when they perceive their probability of success as. 5 (50% chance: dislike gambling with high odds, no satisfaction with success that comes by pure chance, dislike low odds, no challenge to their skills. Like to set goals that offer a challenge: when jobs have a high degree of risk, responsibility, and feedback, high achievers are strongly motivated, successful in entrepreneurial activities like running a business and managing a unit. In addition to being driven by a need for autonomy, people seek ways to achieve competence and positive connections to others. Interdependent task group goals are preferable: national culture.
