MGHB02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Goal Setting
11 Dec 2011
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Motivation the extent to which persistent effort is directed toward a goal. Characteristics of motivation effort, persistence, direction, goals. Direction direction of person"s work-related behaviour in which it benefits the org. , quality. Effort strength of the person"s work-related behavior. Persistence the persistence in applying their effort in their jobs of a person"s work. Goal motivation towards goal/objective which it is directed. Intrinsic motivation motivation that stems from the direct relationship between the worker and the task; it is usually self-applied i. e. feelings of achievement, challenge. Extrinsic motivation motivation that stems from the work environment external to the task; it is usually applied by others i. e. pay, benefits. Negative effect of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation occurs under very limited conditions, easily avoidable. Performance the extent to which an organizational member contributes to achieving the. General cognitive ability (intelligence/mental ability) a form of intelligence, a person"s basic information processing capacities and cognitive resources. Usually measured by number of specific aptitude tests.
