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Motivation Theories: Expectancy, Self-Efficacy, Intrinsic, Extrinsic, Goal Setting, Quizzes of Introduction to Business Management

Definitions of key terms related to motivation theories, including expectancy theory, self-efficacy, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, goal setting theory, feedback, and equity theory. These concepts help explain how employees are motivated to perform tasks and achieve goals.

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2010/2011

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Download Motivation Theories: Expectancy, Self-Efficacy, Intrinsic, Extrinsic, Goal Setting and more Quizzes Introduction to Business Management in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 motivation DEFINITION 1 a set of energetic forces that originates both within and outside an employee , initiates work-related effort, and determines its direction, intensity, and persistence TERM 2 engaged DEFINITION 2 completely invested in jobs TERM 3 Expectancy Theory DEFINITION 3 describes thecognitiveprocess that employees go through to make choices among different voluntary responses; employee behavior is directed toward pleasure and away from pain TERM 4 expectancy DEFINITION 4 belief that exerting ahighlevel of effort will result in the successful performance of some task; ranges from 0-->1 TERM 5 self-efficacy DEFINITION 5 the belief that a person has the capabilities needed to execute the behaviors required for task success; belief in yourself; influences expectancy TERM 6 instrumentality DEFINITION 6 represents the belief that successful performance will result in some outcome(s) TERM 7 valence DEFINITION 7 reflects the anticipated value of the outcomes associated w/ performance TERM 8 needs DEFINITION 8 cognitivegroupings or clusters of outcomes that are viewed as having critical psychological or physiological consequences TERM 9 extrinsic motivation DEFINITION 9 motivation that is controlled by some contingency that depends on task performance TERM 10 intrinsic motivation DEFINITION 10 felt when task performance serves as its own reward TERM 21 psychological empowerment DEFINITION 21 reflects an energy rooted in the belief that work tasks contribute to some larger purpose TERM 22 meaningfulness DEFINITION 22 captures the value of a work goal or purpose, relative to a person's own ideals and passions TERM 23 self-determination DEFINITION 23 reflects a sense of choice in the initiation and continuation of work tasks TERM 24 competence DEFINITION 24 a person's belief in his/her capability to perform work tasks successfully TERM 25 impact DEFINITION 25 reflects the sense that a person's actions "make a difference"--that progress is being made toward fulfilling some important purpose