Motivational Theories Implementation in the Workplace
Motivation – willingness to exert effort when doing something (Griffin, 2011) Intrinsic Motivation Extrinsic Motivation
Vroom Expectancy Theory (Krawford, 2010) Victor H. Vroom – 1964 Expectancy Instrumentality Valence
Experience of meaningfulness of work Responsibility for work outcomes (Lee, 2007) Knowledge of the results of activities Hackman and Oldham Job Characteristics Model (Griffin & Moorhead, 2011) J. Richard Hackman and Greg R. Oldham – 1975
Skill Variety Task Significance Task Identity Feedback Autonomy (Riley, 2005)
Acquired Needs Theory (McClelland & Burnham, 1976) David McClelland – 1961 Achievement Power Affiliation
Strengths Motivates Directly (Lee, 2007) Matches Task with Ability Encourages acquiring needs Weaknesses Assumes Rationality Concentrates on Feelings Does not consider personal differences and change (Krawford, 2010)
Application Rewards and improvement Job specifications (Millette & Gagne, 2008) Environment for motivation
Selection Acquired Needs Theory (Millette & Gagne, 2008) Both internal and external motivation Organizational culture Performance maximization
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