ADM 2336 Chapter 5: ADM2336 - Chapter 5 Theories of Work Motivation
3 Feb 2012
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Adm2336a - chapter 5: theories of work motivation. Intrinsic motivation: motivation that stems from the direct relationship between the worker and the task and is usually self-applied. Doing the task because of the sake of the task. You really enjoy doing what you do. y examples include: Feelings of achievement, accomplishment, challenge, and competence derived from performing one"s job, and the sheer interest in the job itself: extrinsic motivation: motivation that stems from the work environment external to the task itself. Motivation that is external and applied from other. y examples include: pay, fringe benefits, company policies, and various forms of supervision. Example: kids being talented this is managed by parents to provide external rewards. You can reward them, but do not make it contingent on performance but you can reward them though. In research this only occurs in limited situations, and can be avoided, don"t make it contingent on the performance.
