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Motivation
state of thinking or feeling in which one is energized to perform a task or engage in a particular behavior
the tool or driving force that enables us to accomplish a task whether or not we feel like it
Motivation
hard for managers to have employee motivation
like satisfaction this should be based on the individual- not the same for everyone!
Qualities of motivated behavior
focused
has intensity
quality
duration
What motivates people
employee needs
rewards and punishments
Needs
motivation is about needs
relates our needs to a task
what makes you work harder- gain satisfaction from the work because it meets our needs
Maslow Hierarchy of Needs
basic needs have to be met first
then focus on finding employment that provides meaning
increases self worth
increases self esteem
self expression
self actualization
Dual factor theory motivation
basic idea:
people are motivated towards things that make them feel good and away from things that make them feel bad
2 factors- hygiene factors and motivators
Hygiene Factors
company policy and administration
supervision
salary
interpersonal relations
working conditions
status
security
Hygiene Factors
concerned with work environement
presence of will
not
cause job satisfaction or motivation
Motivators
achievelemt
recognition
work itself
responsibility
advancement
growth
Motivators
more concerned with work itslef
presence of will lead to job satisfaction and motivation
Money in motivation
money is a hygiene factor- presenct will NOT cause motivation
Carrot and stick approach
refers to a policy of offering a combination of reqards and punishments to induce a behavior
Rewards and Punishments
no one best type of reward or punishment
people are motivated by different rewards or punishments
managers should like type of reward to the reward that is valued by the employee
Where does motivation come from
intrinsic (internal and within employee)
building good relationships and having fun at work
extrinsic (external and from the outside)
money and time off
Problems with extrinsic motivation
harmful to relationships- if then, fear
creates dpeendency- like a bribe
continue to expect bribes to perform
Intrinsiv vs extrinsic motivators
need a balance!
need both to have good motivation
3 ways to generate effective extrinsic motivation
customize random rewards- better than predictable rewards and more meaningful if random
make recognition timely- bonus at the end of the year
encourage growth- invest in employee development
Ways to increase intrinsic motivation
provide work with a purpose
believe in your work
be passionate about your work
younger generations value this!!!!!!
motivation challenges
difficult to develop consensus on what motivates
motivation is dynamic and can change from day to day
motivation is different from person to person
best way to motivate employees
ASK what motivates them
Author
marinir
ID
189395
Card Set
Motivation
Description
Management
Updated
2012-12-14T01:21:44Z
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