Section outline

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      Lecture content

      • The Nature of Motivation, 
      • The Needs Hierarchy Approach (Covered Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs and The ERG Theory), 
      • The Two Factor Theory, 
      • Individual Human Needs, 
      • Equity Theory, 
      • Alternatives Forms of Work Arrangements

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      Learning Outcome

      After studying this chapter, students should be able to:

      • Characterize the nature of motivation, including its importance and basic historical perspectives on motivation.
      • Identify and describe the major content perspectives on motivation.
      • Identify and describe the major process perspectives on motivation
      • Describe reinforcement perspectives on motivation.
      • Identify and describe popular motivational strategies.
      • Describe the role of organizational reward systems in motivation.

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      What do you learn today?

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