Groups in Organizations
Groups in Organizations Phase 2IP Domingo M. Cisneros Colorado Technical University Online MGM335-1302A-02 Date 4/22/2013
Groups in Organizations What is meant by motivational theory? According to Joseph (2013), the word motivation is described as the practice of persuading an individual to perform energetically in order to realize specific goals. The impact of motivation on individual performance is contingent on several factors. It is individual in nature and varies in relation to inducements, and responses involving human actions. Motive generally pertains to the factor which causes an individual to commence definite undertakings, as well as external or internal forces. Motives control what must be accomplished, including the manner in which the activity is completed, in order to gratify individual needs. Concepts of motivation began in the latter half of the twentieth century, following World War II. The subject of escalating US business efficiency had not been a concern due to abundant social and economic conditions, which enhanced output by sheer material dynamics. In other words, the labor force required had been smaller than the source of individuals inclined to find work (Joseph, 2013). Abraham Maslow 's Hierarchy of Needs motivational model Abraham Maslow advanced the Hierarchy of Needs model in 1940-50s, and this theory continues to be currently acceptable for interpretation of human motivation, supervision instruction, and individual growth. Maslow 's philosophy of Needs regarding the duty of companies to offer a work atmosphere that inspires, and permits the achievement of personal potential (self-actualization) are continuously pertinent. Maslow’s theory places individual needs into five
Groups in Organizations What is meant by motivational theory? According to Joseph (2013), the word motivation is described as the practice of persuading an individual to perform energetically in order to realize specific goals. The impact of motivation on individual performance is contingent on several factors. It is individual in nature and varies in relation to inducements, and responses involving human actions. Motive generally pertains to the factor which causes an individual to commence definite undertakings, as well as external or internal forces. Motives control what must be accomplished, including the manner in which the activity is completed, in order to gratify individual needs. Concepts of motivation began in the latter half of the twentieth century, following World War II. The subject of escalating US business efficiency had not been a concern due to abundant social and economic conditions, which enhanced output by sheer material dynamics. In other words, the labor force required had been smaller than the source of individuals inclined to find work (Joseph, 2013). Abraham Maslow 's Hierarchy of Needs motivational model Abraham Maslow advanced the Hierarchy of Needs model in 1940-50s, and this theory continues to be currently acceptable for interpretation of human motivation, supervision instruction, and individual growth. Maslow 's philosophy of Needs regarding the duty of companies to offer a work atmosphere that inspires, and permits the achievement of personal potential (self-actualization) are continuously pertinent. Maslow’s theory places individual needs into five
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