MGT 125 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Goal Setting, Expectancy Theory, Reinforcement
27 Oct 2020
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Content theories of motivation help us to understand human needs. The what of motivation: maslows hierarchy of needs, mcgregor"s theory x and y, herzberg"s two factor theory, mcclland and others three need theory. Process theories of motivation offer additional insights into how people give meaning to rewards. The how of motivation: goal setting theory, reinforcement theory, job design theory, expectancy theory, equity theory. Process theories of motivation add to managers" understanding of individual differences. Consider the cognitive processes by which people make motivated decisions. Task goals can be highly motivating - goals give direction to people in their work and clarify performance expectations. Opportunity to receive feedback on goal achievement is essential to motivation. Reinforcement theory: views human behaviour as determined by it"s environmental consequences. The law of effect: behaviour that results in a pleasant outcome is likely to be repeated; behaviour that results in an unpleasant outcome is not likely to be repeated.
