motivation theories

MOTIVATION
MOTIVATION – SESSION PLAN
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The meaning of motivation
Types of motivation
The process of motivation
Motivation theories
Critical evaluation of motivation theory
Motivation strategy
THE MEANING OF MOTIVATION
Motivation is concerned with the strength and direction of
behaviour and the factors that influence people to
behave in certain ways
TYPES OF MOTIVATION
• Extrinsic motivation
• Intrinsic motivation
THE PROCESS OF MOTIVATION
Establish goal
Need
Take action
Attain goal
A content/needs theory model
THE PROCESS OF MOTIVATION
Ability
Perceived value
of reward
Effort
Performance
Expectation that effort
will produce reward
Role
perceptions
Expectancy motivation model
Source: Porter and Lawler (1968)
MOTIVATION THEORIES
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Instrumentality
Reinforcement
Content (needs) theory
Two-factor model
Process/cognitive theory:
- expectancy theory
- goal theory
- equity theory
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF MOTIVATION
THEORIES (1)
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Instrumentality
Reinforcement
Content (needs) theory
Two-factor model
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF MOTIVATION
THEORIES (2)
Process/cognitive theory:
• Expectancy theory
• Goal theory
• Equity theory
FACTORS AFFECTING MOTIVATION
STRATEGIES
MOTIVATION: THE HR CONTRIBUTION