Introduction to Motivation
Is motivation static?
No, it can change moment to moment
When does motivation occur according to Maslow
Motivation occurs as each level is fulfilled
Self-regulation leads to (increased or decreased) work motivation and work performance?
Increased
Does self esteem increase when people respect us
Yes
What is a motivation strategy that uses rewards like bonises or time off when certain goals are met?
Contingent rewards
What did the cognitive theories approach emphasize
goals, expectations, and personal values.
What is reinforcement theory behavior shaped by
stimulus → response → reward
What is goal setting?
A mature/comprehensive approach to drive motivation
Is self esteem or self-efficacy broader
self esteem
What are the 6 areas measured by the Motivational Trait Questionnaire (MTQ)?
Desire to learn, master, other referenced goals, competitiveness, worry, and emotionality.
What is Drive Theory
motivation came from reducing internal discomfort
Is the Intermittent reward or the continuous reward more effective
Intermittent
Difficult goals show better results than the “blank” method.
Difficult goals show better results than the “do your best” method
When does entrepreneurship motivation begin
As a child
What are the 5 job characteristics that make a job more motivating?
Skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, task feedback.
Motivation involves the conditions responsible for variations in __ ___ ___ and ___
intensity, persistence, quality, and direction of ongoing behaviour
What does VIE Theory stand for
Valence, Intrumantiality, Expectancy
What is a feedback loop?
“Connection between knowledge of results and intermediate states that occur between goal commitment and performance”
Name 2 common themes in modern motivation
Intention (goal setting), Feedback, Willingness to gather information and analyze it, Self assessment, Noncognitive elements (personality, values, etc.)
What work value differences were found between Baby Boomers and Gen X?
Gen X is less loyal to the company, more self-focused, and cares less about work being the center of life than Baby Boomers.
Behavioral Approach reinforcement
External Reinforcment
Name two typical responses to inequity
asking for raise, reducing effort, rationalizing difference, leaving job
What do “motives” influence in goal setting theory?
Needs influence motives, motives influence goals, goals influence performance
What are the 4 steps to developing self-efficacy
Mastery Experiences, Modeling, Social Persuasion and Physiological State
What is ProMES and what does it help improve at work?
Productivity, measurement, and enhancement system that helps to improve productivity and motivation at work.