This is the lowest level of Maslow's
What are psychological needs?
This motivational driver describes a desire to accomplish challenging goals
What is achievement?
Reinforcement theory says behavior is influenced by these
What are consequences?
This theory states that motivation depends on beliefs about effort, performance, and rewards
What is expectancy theory?
People with intrinsic motivation do activities for this reason
What is enjoyment?
These needs involve protection and security
What are safety needs?
This driver reflects a desire for close relationships and acceptance.
What is affiliation?
Giving an employee praise after good performance is an example of this
What is positive reinforcement?
This link describes the belief that effort leads to performance
What is expectancy?
The article argues intrinsic motivation is key to increasing this
What is persistence?
These needs involve relationships and friendships
What are social (or social belongingness) needs?
This driver reflects a desire to influence others
What is power?
This famous experiment is commonly associated with reinforcement theory
What is Pavlov's dog experiment?
This link describes the belief that performance leads to rewards
What is instrumentality?
In intrinsic motivation, the activity is viewed as this
What is the goal itself?
These needs focus on status and recognition
What are esteem needs?
Employees are more likely to repeat behaviors that produce this
What are beneficial outcomes or rewards?
This link refers to how valuable a reward is to a person
What is valence?
This highest level of needs involves realizing one's true potential
The core idea of reinforcement theory is that people respond more strongly to this than to intentions
What are consequences of actions?
Expectancy theory contains expectancy, instrumentality, and this final link.
What is valence?