Chapter 5 Motivation at Work Copyright © 2012 by Nelson Education Limited. 1
Learning Outcomes for Chapter 5 LO1 Define motivation. LO2 Discuss the needs for achievement, power, and affiliation. LO3 Describe the two-factor theory of motivation. LO4 Describe the role of inequity in motivation. 2
Learning Outcomes for Chapter 5 LO5 Describe the expectancy theory of motivation. LO6 Explain how goal setting can motivate performance. LO7 Describe the cultural differences in motivation. Copyright © 2012 by Nelson Education Limited. 3
Motivation at Work “Although employers want to be told how to motivate their employees, employee motivation is not under their control.” Copyright © 2012 by Nelson Education Limited. [ ] 4
Define motivation. LO1 Motivation: the energizing forces that influence the direction, intensity and persistence of effort 5 ©abf–Fotolia.com
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Physiological Needs Safety and Security Love (Social) Esteem SA Lowest to highest order SA = Self actualization Copyright © 2012 by Nelson Education Limited. 6
Alderfer’s ERG Theory Copyright © 2012 by Nelson Education Limited. Alderfer’s ERG Theory 7 Growth Relatedness Existence
Need for Achievement Concerns individuals’ issues of excellence, competition, challenging goals, persistence, and overcoming difficulties. Linked to performance High nAch want moderate goals, feedback, no interference Copyright © 2012 by Nelson Education Limited.8 Jessica L. Archibald/Shutterstock