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1. Briefly define the basic motivation process and the two types of needs. What are some examples of each type of need?
2. What is the difference between an intrinsic and an extrinsic motive? Can both operate at the same time? If so, how?
3. In your own words, briefly explain Maslow’s theory of motivation. Relate it to work motivation and Herzberg’s model. Questions for Discussion and Review Lut30352_ch06_156-198.qxd 11/25/09 4:20 PM Page 192 Chapter 6 Motivational Needs, Processes, and Applications 193
4. What is the major criticism of Herzberg’s two-factor theory of motivation? Do you think it makes a contribution to the better understanding of motivation in the workplace? Defend your answer.
5. In your own words, briefly explain the Porter-Lawler model of motivation. How do performance and satisfaction relate to each other?
6. Briefly give an example of an inequity that a manager of a small business might experience. How would the manager strive to attain equity in the situation you describe?
7. How does equity theory relate to procedural justice? Why is this so important to today’s employees?
8. What is attribution theory? How can locus of control be applied to workers and managers?
9. What two major attribution errors or biases have surfaced? Give an example of each.
10. Briefly describe control theory and agency theory. What implications can these two theories have for work motivation?
11. What are the core job characteristics in the Hackman-Oldham model? How do you calculate the motivating potential of a job? How would a professor’s job and a janitor’s job measure up on these characteristics? Be specific in your answer.
12. In your own words, describe the theory behind goal setting. What has the research generally found in testing goal setting?
13. How does goal setting relate to goal orientation, benchmarking, stretch targets, and psychological contracts?