MODULE 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO MOTIVATIONThe 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 APPROACHESPerson-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 MOTIVATIONPerson-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 MOTIVATIONCan Motivation be Measured? Cross-Cultural Issues in Motivation Generational Differences and Work Motivation Motivational Interventions
Contingent Rewards
Job Enrichment
ProMES
Some Sample Applications |