BU288 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Achievement Orientation, Equity Theory, Goal Orientation
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Motivation has become even more important in contemporary organizations. From an organization"s perspective, when we speak of a person as being motivated, we usually mean that the person works hard, keeps at his or her work and directs his or her behaviour toward appropriate outcomes. Motivation 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. The persistence that individuals exhibit in applying effort to their work tasks. The researcher who makes an important discovery early in her career and then rests on her laurels for five years would not be considered highly motivated. Motivation means working smart as well as working hard. All motivated behaviour has some goal or objective toward which it is directed. Employee goals might include high productivity, good attendance, or creative decisions.
