Jul
03

MODERN BRAIN SCIENCE AND REINFORCEMENT MOTIVATION THEORY

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‘THE CARROT & THE STICK’ Theorists who supported this ‘motivation’ approach for years believed that we need not be concerned about follower’s internal mental states, prior knowledge, learning styles or current levels of an individual’s understanding (internal cognitive events). Rather they argued (and some managers still do) that ‘reinforces’, (consequences that immediately follow behavior) will,… Continue reading »

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Jun
30

MOTIVATION – EQUITY THEORY – WE ALL WANT OUR ‘FAIR’ SHARE

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Equity theory proposes that all individuals compare their level of job inputs and outcomes with those of others and then actively seek to eliminate any inequities. In other words if we believe that we are being correctly rewarded for our efforts in relation to others a state of justice exists, however if we perceive ourselves… Continue reading »

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Jun
29

DIFFICULTY WITH STAFF MOTIVATION… IT COULD BE A LINKAGE PROBLEM!

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EXPECTANCY THEORY proposes that an individual will act in a certain way based on the expectation that what they do will lead to, or will be linked to, a particular outcome. The motivation ‘value’ is also linked to how that person views the attractiveness of that outcome. The theory focuses on three relationships: The first… Continue reading »

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