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

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2990A/B
• Professor: Stelian Medianu

Document Summary

Motivation = extent to which persistent efforts directed towards a goal. Focus on importance of work itself and its challenges, growth opportunities and responsibilities. Provides personal satisfaction and greater motivation to perform well. Specific needs that motivate and direct human behaviour. Emphasizes the need to accomplish something, to do a good job, and to be the best. Motivated to excel in whatever task they undertake. Favor a work environment in which they are able to assume responsibility for solving problems. Tend to take calculated risks and set moderate, attainable goals. Need continuing recognition and feedback about their progress so they know how well they"re doing. High positive correlation between achievement motivation scores of execs and financial success of company. More receptive to new ideas, more accepting of management programs, display more respect, subsequent promotions, higher job performance. Developing competence and self-satisfaction through acquiring knowledge and skills. More effective on the job than performance oriented people.