Motivation Review

What is intrinsic motivation?

• motivation that comes from the satisfaction derived from working on and completing a task

• the desire to complete a task quickly and effectively

• motivation that comes from external rewards associated with working on a task, for example pay and other benefits

Who established the "economic man" theory that stated that humans were driven or motivated by money alone and the only factor that could simulate further effort was the chance of earning extra money.

• F. W. Taylor

• Abraham Maslow

• Herzberg

• John Adams

John Adams’ equity theory is built on the belief that employees feel demotivated, if they feel.....

• pay and working conditions can be improved.

• they do no have an opportunity to earn extra money.

• inputs are greater than their outputs.

• there basic needs are not being satisfied.

What are some of the need is Maslow's hierarchy of needs

• self-actualization needs

• esteem needs

• physical needs

• survival nedds

Which motivation theory talks about hygiene factors: aspects of a worker's job that have the potential to cause dissatisfaction, such as pay, working conditions, status and over-supervision by managers and motivating factors (motivators): aspects of a worker’s job that can lead to positive job satisfaction, such as achievement, recognition, meaningful and interesting work and advancement at work?

• Daniel Pink's theory about Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose

• John Adams’ equity theory

• Maslow’s Pyramid - The Hierarchy of Needs

• Herzberg and the ‘two-factor theory’

What is "Mastery" according to Daniel Pink

• giving people real control over various aspects of their work – whether it is deciding what to work on or when to do it.

•  the essential tasks (referred to as ‘must-tasks’ by Pink) should be set at just the appropriate level of difficulty and challenge. Pink concludes that we should work on ‘Goldilocks tasks’, which are neither too difficult nor too easy.

• unlocking the highest level of motivation. Pink says that it is connecting to a cause larger than yourself that drives the deepest motivation. 

What is a bonus for staff based on the profits of the business – usually paid as a proportion of basic salary?

• profit-related pay

• piece rate

• hourly wage rate

• commission

What are some fringe benefits or (perks)?

• cars

• salary

• free insurance

• low-interest rate loans

Which ones are non-financial methods of motivation?

• job enlargement

• job enrichment

• job rotation

• empowerment

The main factors that influence the different degrees of emphasis on pay and non-pay factors include the leadership style of management and the culture of the organization.

• True

• False