ADM 2336 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Belongingness, Goal Orientation, Job Satisfaction
9 May 2016
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Motivation is the extent to which persistent effort is directed toward a goal. The strength of the person"s work-related behaviour or the amount of effort the person exhibits on the job. Persistence persistence that individuals exhibit in applying effort to their work tasks. Direction the direction of the person"s work-related behaviour. Goals all motivated behaviour has some goal toward which it is directed. We assume that motivated people act to enhance organizational objectives. Motivation that stems from the direct relationship between the worker and the task; it is usually self-applied. Motivation that stems from the work environment external to the task; it is usually applied by others. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors are used in self-determination theory (sdt) to explain what motivates people and whether motivation is autonomous or controlled. When people are motivated to obtain a desired consequence or extrinsic reward. The extent to which an organizational member contributes to achieving the objectives of the organization.
