33:620:302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Goal Setting, Social Cognitive Theory, Job Satisfaction

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Management and Global Business
• Course: 33:620:302
• Professor: Ameri

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Week 6: be able to describe each of the seven motivational theories discussed in class/the powerpoint presentation. Feedback- when employee received direct and clear information on their performance. (ex: factory worker who tests the products they assemble cs. The factory worker who doesn"t): self-determination theory- motivation behind choices people make without external influence and interference. Which theories do experts consider scientifically valid and practically useful: research: xii. Expectancy theory (to a lesser degree: no research: xv. Self-efficacy: know what the common theme is that links all motivational theories covered in class (see powerpoint), all motivational theories differ depending on the culture using them, know mcclelland"s three needs. Are the needs implicit (nonconscious) or explicit (conscious): achievement, power, affiliation, be able to apply equity/organizational justice theory, equity theory- inputs/outputs = outputs/inputs, distributive justice- perceived fairness of outcome (ex: i got the pay i deserved) xvi.