Psychology 2990A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Goal Setting, Job Satisfaction, Job Enrichment

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2990A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

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Achievement motivation theory: achievement motivation theory: is a characteristic of successful executives. They favor a work environment in which they are able to assume responsibility for solving problems. They tend to take calculated risks, and to set moderate, attainable goals: 3. All three were instrumental in satisfying the need to achieve. In general, achievement motivation theory provides a plausible explanation for the motivation of some employees and is considered to have wide spread application in the workplace. Physiological needs: basic human needs such as food, air water, and sleep, and the drives for sex and activity: 2. Safety needs: the needs for a physical shelter and psychological security and stability: 3. Belonging and love needs: the social needs for love, affection, friendship, and affiliation that involve interaction with and acceptance by other people: 4. Esteem needs: the needs for self-esteem and for esteem, admiration, and respect from other people.