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Fundamentals of Management, 11/e
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Fundamentals of Management, 11/e

by Stephen P. Robbins, Mary A. Coulter, David A. De Cenzo
April 2015
Beginner content levelBeginner
480 pages
107h 32m
English
Pearson
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Chapter Summary by Learning Outcome

  1. 12-1 Define and explain motivation.

Motivation is the process by which a person’s efforts are energized, directed, and sustained toward attaining a goal.

The energy element is a measure of intensity or drive. The high level of effort needs to be directed in ways that help the organization achieve its goals. Employees must persist in putting forth effort to achieve those goals.

  1. 12-2 Compare and contrast early theories of motivation.

Individuals move up the hierarchy of five needs (physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization) as needs are substantially satisfied. A need that’s substantially satisfied no longer motivates.

A Theory X manager believes that people don’t like to work, or won’t ...

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ISBN: 9780135175156