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MODULE 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO MOTIVATION

The Central Position of Motivation in Psychology

A Brief History of Motivation Theory in I-O Psychology

Metaphors for Motivation

Person as Machine Person as God-like

The Meaning and Importance of Motivation in the Workplace

Motivation and Performance Motivation and Work-Life Balance Motivation and Attitudes Motivation and Personality
MODULE II: MOTIVATIONAL THEORIES – CLASSIC APPROACHES

Person-as-Machine Theories

An Internal Mechanical Theory: Maslow’s Need Theory Variations on Maslow’s theory An External Mechanical Theory: Reinforcement Theory

Person-as-God-like Theories: The Scientist Model

Vroom’s VIE Theory Variations on Maslow’s theory Equity Theory
MODULE III: MODERN APPROACHES TO WORK MOTIVATION

Person-as-Intentional

Goal Setting Theory Challenges for goal setting theory Levels of explanation in goal setting Control Theories and the Concept of Self-Regulation

The Concept of Self- Efficacy in Modern Motivation Theory

Action Theory

Common Themes in Modern Approaches

MODULE IV: PRACTICAL ISSUES IN MOTIVATION

Can Motivation be Measured?

Cross-Cultural Issues in Motivation

Generational Differences and Work Motivation

Motivational Interventions

Contingent Rewards Job Enrichment ProMES

Some Sample Applications








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