What is Motivation? –A state of mind‚ desire‚ energy or interest that translates into action“ A strong behavioral component –It leads to action –Managers can influence motivation –It is a key to performance Importance of Motivation Motivation impacts PERFORMANCE Performance = Ability x Motivation x Opportunity –Ability – what a person can do: a competence & skill –Motivation – interest in doing something include Internal motivation; External motivation –Opportunity – the set-up‚
Premium Management Strategic management Customer service
Definitions‚ Types and Theories of Motivation. Definitions. Motivation (motus‚ movere = to move) has been defined variously by psychologists as: ’the phenomena involved in a person’s drives and goal-seeking behaviour’; ’the tendencies to activity which commence with a persistent stimulus (drive) and end with an appropriate adjustive response’; ’the arousal‚ regulation and sustaining of a pattern of behaviour’; ’the internal state or condition that results in behaviour directed towards a specific
Premium Motivation Maslow's hierarchy of needs
In Motivation and Personality‚ Maslow descried his theory of motivation and the fact that motivation itself centered on a hierarchy of needs. (Crainer‚ 2003) Maslow explained that individual motivations very based on a scale‚ or hierarchy‚ of what one needs/desires at any point in time and that motivation was based strictly on rewards. First a person is motivated by physiological needs such as bread/water. Once these needs are met‚ safety needs emerge‚ then love‚ followed by ego. Ultimately‚ as a
Premium Motivation Maslow's hierarchy of needs
This paper discusses the relationship between stress and motivation‚ and agrees that they are in fact two sides of the same coin. In doing so‚ the components of motivation are defined and reviewed using a number of classical motivational theories. This leads to a discussion on the definition and triggers of stress‚ how stress can be moderated and the outcomes of stress. The link between stress and motivation will then be presented to conclude that not all stress is bad stress. Moreover‚ if the
Premium Motivation Maslow's hierarchy of needs Human behavior
2 Management and Motivation Nancy H. Shanks LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this chapter the student will be able to: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Frame the context for understanding the concept of motivation‚ particularly who and what motivates employees; Provide an overview of the different theories of motivation; Identify extrinsic and intrinsic factors that impact motivation; Assess misconceptions about motivation; and‚ Suggest strategies to enhance employee motivation. INTRODUCTION Managers
Premium Motivation
MTD Training Motivation Skills Download free ebooks at bookboon.com 2 Motivation Skills © 2010 MTD Training & Ventus Publishing ApS ISBN 978-87-7681-708-4 Download free ebooks at bookboon.com 3 Contents Motivation Skills Contents Preface 6 1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Introduction Motivation in the Business World Defining Motivation Personal Motivation Motivating Others An Overview of this Ebook 8 8 8 9 9 10 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Theories
Premium Maslow's hierarchy of needs Motivation
Introduction What is motivation? Motivation is difficult to explain and even harder to "turn on" in people. Webster defines motivation as "an act or process of motivating; the condition of being motivated; a force‚ stimulus‚ or influence: incentive or drive" ("Motivation"). It is most often the job of the manager to use motivation to drive its employees to accomplish acts which they normally would not have done. The study of motivation helps managers understand what prompts people to initiate
Premium Motivation Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Motivation and Emotion Elizabeth McWilliams PSY 202 April 28‚ 2013 J. Aznarez Motivation is the force behind behavior. Different things can be factors for motivation. Instincts make us eat when we are hungry‚ sleep when we are tired‚ and drink when we are thirsty. The body’s basic needs are taken care of by the natural instinct to fulfill those needs. I think it could be argued that the basic needs are also motivated by drive‚ or lack of‚ to satisfy those same natural behaviors. You know
Premium Motivation Psychology
Motivation What is motivation? Motivation is difficult to explain and even harder to "turn on" in people. Webster defines motivation as "an act or process of motivating; the condition of being motivated; a force‚ stimulus‚ or influence: incentive or drive" ("Motivation"). It is most often the job of the manager to use motivation to drive its employees to accomplish acts which they normally would not have done. The study of motivation helps managers understand what prompts people to initiate
Premium Motivation Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Six Recommendation on Motivation theory The Goal of this Article is to analyse the various Motivation Theories for employees in the workplace environment. It attempts not to just present yet another theory of work motivation‚ rather focusing on metatheory which is the processes through which we can build more valid‚ more complete and more practical theories. The authors of this article have drafted six recommendations that they believe and feel that are the best. It is in their
Premium Motivation