BU288 MIDTERM EXAM 2

5.1 Define motivation, discuss its basic properties, and compare and contrast intrinsic and extrinsic motivation Summary Motivation is the extent to which persistent effort is directed toward a goal. Intrinsic motivation stems from the direct relationship between the worker and the task and is usually self-applied. Extrinsic motivation stems from the environment surrounding the task and is applied by others Motivation The extent to which persistent effort is directed toward a goal Basic characteristics of motivation Effort - The amount of effort the person exhibits on the job, the strength of the person’s work-related behaviour Persistence - The persistence that individuals exhibit in applying effort to their work tasks Direction - The direction of the person’s work-related behaviour, do workers channel persistent effort in a direction that benefits the organization Goals - All motivated behaviour has some goal or objective toward which it is directed, either good or bad Intrinsic motivation Motivation that stems from the direct relationship between the worker and the task; it is usually self-applied