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Motivation - ANSWER-refers to the reasons that we act towards a goal. Abraham Maslow - ANSWER-theory of motivation Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER-structured as hierarchy of needs that is often shown in a pyramid Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory - ANSWER-physiological, safety, social, esteem, self-actualization drives - ANSWER-essentially motivator stimuli drive reduction - ANSWER-When we satisfy these basic drives, Intrinsic motivation - ANSWER-defined as the desi...

What is a theory focused on instincts: inborn patterns of behavior that are not learned? - ANSWER-Instinct theory What theory Argues that organisms are preprogrammed to engage in behaviors that ensure survival & reproduction? - ANSWER-Instinct theory Who worked on the drive reduction theory? - ANSWER-Clark Hull What theory proposes When a organism is deprived of something it needs or wants, it becomes tense & agitated? - ANSWER-Drive Reduction theory What theory proposed that Physica...

Motivation - ANSWER-The psychological processes that direct and sustain students' behavior towards learning. Intrinsic Motivation - ANSWER-The motivation to be involved in a learning activity for its own sake. -This is not exclusive of extrinsic motivation, they often work together -students that show this outperform students that are only extrinsically motivated -tends to decrease as students get older Extrinsic Motivation - ANSWER-The motivation to be involved in a learning activit...

Bonus - ANSWER-a payment in addition to the basic wage for reaching targets or in recognition for service. Commission - ANSWER-percentage payment on a sale made to the salesperson. Consultation - ANSWER-listening to the views of employees before making key decisions that affect them. Empowerment - ANSWER-giving official authority to employees to make decisions and control their own work activities. Hawthorne effect - ANSWER-the idea that workers are motivated by recognition given to ...

Motivation - ANSWER-the forces within the individual that account for the level, direction, and persistence of effort expended at work. Reward - ANSWER-a work outcome of positive value to the individual Extrinsic rewards - ANSWER-valued outcomes given to someone by another person. Intrinsic rewards - ANSWER-valued outcomes that occur naturally as a person works on a task. To achieve maximum motivational potential in linking rewards to performance - ANSWER--Respect diversity and indiv...

A manager delegates work to team members by clearly explaining the desired result and any necessary processes to follow. The manager explains the consequences of failure, but then allows team members to self-manage. What motivational theory does this manager likely follow? a. Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory b. Theory Y c. Theory X d. Maslow's needs hierarchy - ANSWER-b. Theory Y Rationale Under Theory Y, work is as natural as rest or play, and normal people can learn to seek...

The four types of motivation theories are - ANSWER-1. instinct theory 2. arousal theory 3. drive reduction theory 4. need-based theory 1. instinct theory 2. arousal theory 3. drive reduction theory 4. need-based theory are all considered what? - ANSWER-motivation theories ____ is the purpose and driving force behind our actions - ANSWER-motivation motivation is the ______ behind our actions - ANSWER-purpose and driving force external forces like rewards and punishments are forces tha...

Motivation is defined as the level and persistence of ____________. (a) effort (b) performance (c) need satisfaction (d) performance instrumentalities - ANSWER-(a) effort A content theory of motivation is most likely to focus on ____________. (a) organizational justice (b) instrumentalities (c) equities (d) individual needs - ANSWER-(d) individual needs A process theory of motivation is most likely to focus on ____________. (a) frustration-regression (b) expectancies regard...

Responsibility for maintaining the relationship between employees and the business (HR management). -In a small or medium sized business, HRM is the responsibility of the owner; -Large business, this task is responsibility of specialised HRM and their team. - ANSWER-The relationship between managing employees and achieving business objectives is what drives the employee to put effort into the job. Its highly individual and can be affected by a number of factors. Can be EXTRINSIC- that th...

Maslow's Hierarchy of needs - ANSWER-People are motivated by unmet needs. These needs fall into a hierarchy: Physiological, security, social, esteem, and self-actualization. People attempt to satisfy lower- level needs before they focus on higher-level needs. McClelland's Achievement-Power Affiliation Theory- Differs from Maslow's in that it assumes different people have different patterns of needs for all people. - ANSWER-States People have achievement, power, and affiliation needs...