6. Motivation Theories and Applications
Understanding motivation is crucial for enhancing organizational performance and employee satisfaction. The chapter outlines both content and process theories of motivation, alongside their applications in modern workplaces. Contemporary strategies such as job design, employee empowerment, and flexible work arrangements are highlighted, with a focus on the technology sector where rapid change demands continuous learning and innovation.
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What we have learnt
- Motivation significantly influences organizational performance and employee satisfaction.
- Content theories emphasize understanding what motivates individuals, while process theories concentrate on how motivation operates.
- Modern motivational strategies include job design, flexible working options, and empowerment, particularly important in tech sectors.
Key Concepts
- -- Motivation
- The internal or external drive that compels a person to act toward a goal.
- -- Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation
- Intrinsic motivation arises from within the individual driven by personal satisfaction, while extrinsic motivation stems from external rewards.
- -- Hierarchy of Needs
- A theory by Maslow proposing that individuals have five levels of needs arranged in a hierarchical order.
- -- Expectancy Theory
- Vroom's theory suggesting motivation is based on individuals' expectations that their efforts will lead to desired performance and rewards.
- -- Equity Theory
- Adam's theory stating that individuals assess fairness by comparing their input-output ratios to others'.
- -- Goal Setting
- Locke's theory emphasizing that specific and challenging goals lead to higher performance.
- -- Job Enrichment
- A motivational strategy that increases responsibility and challenge in an employee's role.
- -- Empowerment
- Giving employees the autonomy and authority to make decisions in their work.
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