Management and Organizational Studies 2181A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Motivation, Belongingness, Profit Sharing
14 Dec 2017
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A set of energetic forces that determine the direction, intensity, and persistence of an employee"s work effort. A widely used term in contemporary workplaces that has different meanings depending on the context. Most often refer to motivation, but can refer to affective commitment. A theory that describes the cognitive process employees go through to make choices among different voluntary responses. Argues that employee behaviour is directed toward pleasure and away from pain. The belief that exerting a high level of effort will result in successful performance on some task. The belief that a person has the capabilities needed to perform the behaviours required on some task. The degree to which they have succeeded or failed in similar sorts of tasks in the past. Taking into account their observations and discussions with others who have performed such tasks. Feelings of fear or anxiety can create doubts about task accomplishment, whereas pride and enthusiasm can bolster confidence levels.
