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Topic 7 - Motivation

This unit is divided into the following subjects

1. Motivation: Direction & Intensity

2.Content Theories of Motivation

3.Process Theories of Motivation

• Motivation – the driving force behind our actions

• The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented

behaviors

• Motivation includes the biological, emotional, social, and cognitive

forces that activate human behavior.

How Motivation Works

• In this unit we delve into the topic of motivation. We ask questions like:

• “what drives people to do what they do?”

• “Are these drivers internal or external?”

• “Are these inherited or acquired?”

• How can understanding of motivation benefit managers?

• How can we understand the needs of our team members?

• What benefits accrue to the organization when we have a good understanding of the

needs of our team members ?

• Ask yourself: what motivates you in your work, or in this course?

• In this unit, you will explore theories of motivation that can help you as a manager, employee, and as a student.

Understanding the science & theories of motivation help managers:

(1)know the needs of their team members

(2) create the right work environment to optimize team member contributions

(3) lead, guide and empower team members attitudes and behaviours in the right direction,

(4) provide needed resources to complete their work.

1: Motivation: Direction and Intensity

• Direction and intensity are two important words associated with motivation.

• Direction has to do with what must be achieved, the goals to be reached, etc.

• Intensity has to do with the effort expended towards reaching the goal.

• Both direction and intensity are important.

• Intensity and direction as two sides of the coin of motivation.

• Therefore, if either is lacking, overall performance suffers. For instance, a student sets

a goal to complete a program of study. This is direction. But now if the student is to successfully complete the program, the student has to work hard on assignments, exams etc. on a consistent basis until the goal of graduation is reached. This is called

intensity.

• In the example of the student, it is also possible that the student sets

the goal to complete the program of study (direction), works hard on all

the assignments, exams, and other program requirements (intensity) and

does really well for the first year of study.

• However, during the second year, interest wanes and the student gets

carried away and focuses on other matters.

• The student possesses direction, and intensity, BUT lacks persistence to

finish the program.

• So, it could be said that Motivation = Direction + Intensity + Persistence

Motivation – Content & Process Theories

•Content theories deal with the “what” that drives

or motivates people

• Process theories deal with the “how” of motivation.

• Video – Motivation theories explained in 10 mins

• Video – Extrinsic and Intrinsic motivation

Role of Managers in Motivation

#1. – Managers influence team members to reach personal goals

#2 – Managers influence team members to

reach organizational goals

• Effective Managers able to create alignment between personal & Org.

vision

Creating a Culture of Alignment Managers align Individual vision, goals, and aspirations of employees

with those of the Organization.

• Video: X model of Engagement

Video – How to motivate your employees – Bernard Geropp

• Next week

• Group Discussion – Review Topic 1 – 6 and share two highlights

with your group