orgman chap 6

a psychological force that helps to explain what arouses, directs, and maintains human behavior

refers to behavior that is exhibited because of the promise of some desired outcomes (reward) from someone else

refers to behavior that is exhibited because the task is inherently satisfying, enjoyable, or meaningful to the person

things we are born with (one of two bases of motivation)

things we learn (one of two bases of motivation)

are personal characteristics that are relatively stable

achievement oriented, responsible, persevering

good-natured, cooperative, trustful, caring, gentle

sociable, talkative, assertive, adventurous

calm, placid, poised, not anxious or insecure