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y Theories of
Motivation

Self-Determination
Theory
A theory of
motivation that is concerned with the
beneficial effects of intrinsic
motivation
and the harmful effects of extrinsic
motivation.

Cognitive Evaluation
Theory
Allocating extrinsic rewards
for behavior that had been
previously
intrinsically rewarding
tends to
decrease the overall level
of motivation if the rewards
are seen as controlling.

Job Engagement
The investment of
an employees physical,
cognitive, and emotional
energies into job
performance.

Goal-Setting Theory
The theory that specific and
difficult goals lead to higher
performance.
Goals tell an employee
what needs to be done and
how much effort will need to
be expended.

 Specific hard goals produce a

higher level of output than
does the generalized goal of
"do your best.
The specificity of the goal
itself acts as an internal
stimulus.

Self-Efficacy Theory
Self-efficacy (also known as
social cognitive theory or social
learning theory ) refers to an
individuals belief that he or
she is capable of performing a
task.

four ways self-efficacy can

be increased:
1. Enactive mastery.
2. Vicarious modeling.
3. Verbal persuasion.
4. Arousal.

Reinforcement Theory
A theory that says
that behavior is a
function of its
consequences.

Operant Conditioning Theory

Argues that people learn to
behave to get something they
want or to avoid something
they dont want. Unlike
reflexive or unlearned
behavior, operant behavior is
influenced by the
reinforcement or lack of
reinforcement brought about
by its consequences.
Behaviorism

Social Learning
Theory
The view that
we can learn
through both
observation
and direct
experience.

Four processes determine

their influence on an
individual:
1.Attentional processes.
2.Retention processes.
3.Motor reproduction
processes.
4.Reinforcement processes.

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