EASY
What type of motivation, supported by Skinner’s theory of operant conditioning, is used by nurse managers to shape behavior and drive performance in the hospital setting?
Extrinsic Motivation
What factor of Intrinsic Motivation is this?
"Motivated nurses are driven by the desire to feel competent and master new skills."
Sense of Competence and Mastery
In the context of Skinner’s operant conditioning, what form of reinforcement involves reducing overtime shifts as a reward for nurses who successfully meet care targets, and how does it function to improve performance?
Negative Reinforcement
What is the motivation that performs nursing duties that is driven by internal desires and personal satisfaction?
"Scoring that goal wasn’t just about winning; it was the thrill of knowing I’d worked hard to improve my skills. Playing the game for the love of it is what fuels my passion."
Shows what type of motivation?
Intrinsic Motivation
What characteristic of Intrinsic Motivation is this?
"Focus on doing their job well and take pride in the process of delivering care, whether or not external rewards like recognition or bonuses are involved"
Focus on the process, not just the outcome
It is a goal-oriented characteristic that helps a person achieve his objectives. It pushes an individual to work hard at achieving his or her goals.
Which characteristic of extrinsic motivation involves setting specific nursing benchmarks, such as reducing medication errors, that align with organizational objectives?
Goal-oriented
Nurse Sarah said, "The nurse with the most positive patient feedback will win a gift card." Her colleagues immediately started planning ways to connect better with their patients.
Explain why this is an example of EXTRINSIC and not INTRINSIC.
Because extrinsic is driven by external rewards while intrinsic is driven by internal desires/personal satisfaction.