Jekaterina Zenkova PSbd7-02 Motivation Jekaterina Zenkova PSbd7-02

Content: Definition of motivation Motivational concepts Motivational Theories Work motivation Conclusion

MOTIVE is a need or a want that causes us to act. MOTIVATION is a set of processes that moves a person toward a goal. Motivation refers to the initiation, direction, intensity and persistence of human behaviour.

Motivational concepts Reward Rewards can be tangible or intangible; Rewards can be extrinsic or intrinsic; Reinforcement Positive reinforcement Negative reinforcement Punishment Extinction Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Motivational Theories Alderfer's ERG (existence, relatedness, growth) McClelland's Learned Needs (achievement, power, affiliation) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Level I - Physiological needs Level II - Safety needs Level III - Social needs Level IV - Esteem needs Level V - Self-actualization needs

Work motivation Work motivation is one of the key areas of organizational psychology

Work motivation is affected by: individual differences job characteristics organizational practices Work can be motivated by: Reinforcement Reward Equity is the perception of fairness involved in rewards given.

Conclusion You can have intelligence, knowledge base, study skills, and time management skills, but if you do not have motivation, you would not set your goals.

References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motivation http://telecollege.dcccd.edu/mgmt1374/book_contents/4directing/motivatg/motivate.htm Pictures: http://www.iwillchangeyourlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/motivation.jpg http://www.alegna-training.co.uk/images/teambuilding.jpg http://www.ideasandtraining.com/images/MotivationTraining.gif