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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
07/26/2011

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content theories of motivation
Definition
Identify internal factors influencing motivation
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core job dimensions
Definition
Job characteristics found to various degrees in all jobs.
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ERG Theory
Definition
Three basic needs. 1.Existence. 2. Relatedness. 3. Growth-influence behaviour
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equity sensitivity
Definition
An indvidual's tolerance for negative and positive equity.
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equity theory
Definition
Holds that motivation is a function of fairness in social exchanges.
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[image]
Definition
That is a Blade Steak.
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expectancy
Definition
Belief that effort leads to a specific level of performance.
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expectancy theory
Definition
Holds that people are motivated to behave in ways that produce valued outcomes.
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goal
Definition
What an individual is trying to accomplish.
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goal commitment
Definition
Amount of commitment to achieving a goal.
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goal specificity
Definition
Quantifiability of a goal.
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hygeine factors
Definition
Job characteristics associated with job dissatisfaction.
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instrumentality
Definition
A performance/outcome perception.
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[image]
Definition
That is a T-Bone steak.
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intrinsic motivation
Definition
Motivaation caused by positive internal feelings.
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job design
Definition
Changing the content or process of a specific job to increase job satisfaction and performance.
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job enlargement
Definition
Putting more variety into a job.
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job enrichment
Definition
Building achievement, recognition, stimulating work, responsibility and advancement into a job.
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job rotation
Definition
Moving employees from one specialized job to another.
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motivation
Definition
Psychological processes that arouse and direct goal-directed behaviour.
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[image]
Definition
These are Pork Spare Ribs.
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motivators
Definition
Job characterisitcs associated with job satisfaction.
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needs
Definition
Physiological or psychological deficiencies that arouse behaviour.
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need hierarchy theory
Definition
Five basic needs. 1. phychological. 2. safety. 3. love (belonging). 4. esteem. 5. self actualization.
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need for achievement
Definition
Desire to accomplish something difficult.
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need for affiliation
Definition
The need to spend time in social relationships.
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[image]
Definition
That is a Rack of Lamb.
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need for power
Definition
Desire to influence, coach, teach or encourage others to achieve.
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negative inequity
Definition
Comparison in which another person receives greater outcomes for similar inputs.
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positive inequity
Definition
Comparison in which another person receives lesser outcomes for similar inputs.
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process theories of motivation
Definition
Identify the process by which internal factors and cognitions influence motivation.
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repetitive motion disorders
Definition
Muscular disorder cause by repeated motions.
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theories of motivation
Definition
Two psychological processes. 1. content. 2. process.
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valence
Definition
The value of a reward or outcome.
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