Motivation HL IB BM

According to David McClelland, power-motivated people like to influence the behaviour of other people and do so by passing on instructions or orders to them.

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According to David McClelland, people with the need for achievement and power tend to make more effective managers and leaders than those with the need for affiliation.

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An employee's time, experience, skills, and enthusiasm in the production process are examples of inputs under the equity theory of motivation.

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According to Deci & Ryan, autonomous motivation means an individual is driven to success for their own psychological benefit.

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A lower labour turnover rate is more desirable for a business as it signifies a higher level of staff motivation.

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An employee's wage or salary, fringe benefits, recognition, and career opportunities are all examples of outputs under the equity theory of motivation.

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According to the expectancy theory of motivation, employees will evaluate their inputs against their outputs (and may also compare these with that of their colleagues).

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Victor H. Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation suggests that people only put in the effort to do something if they expect that their role will contribute to the desired result.

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Autonomy is a key determinant in Deci & Ryan's motivation theory, referring to being self-sufficient to direct and have control of our own lives.

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According to David McClelland's theory of motivation, there is a positive correlation between a person’s efforts and his or her level of performance.

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