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MGT230 - Lesson 13 Key Terms

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MotivationPsychological process giving behavior purpose and direction
Expectancy theoryModel that assumes that motivational strength is determined by perceived probabilities of success
ExpectancyOne's belief or expectation that one thing will lead to another
Goal settingProcess of improving performance with objectives, deadlines, or quality standards
Job designCreating task responsibilities based upon strategy, technology, and structure
Realistic job previewsHonest explanations of what a job actually entails
Job rotationMoving people from one specialized job to another
Contingent time offRewarding people with early time off when they get the job done
Job enlargementCombining two or more specialized tasks to increase motivation
Job enrichmentRedesigning jobs to increase their motivational potential
RewardsMaterial and psychological payoffs for working
Extrinsic rewardsPayoffs, such as money, that are granted by others
Intrinsic rewardsSelf-granted and internally experienced payoffs, such as a feeling of accomplishment
Cafeteria compensationPlan that allows employees to select their own benefits
Participative managementEmpowering employees to assume greater control of the workplace
Quality control circlesVoluntary problem-solving groups committed to improving quality and reducing costs
Open-book managementSharing key financial data and profits with employees who are trained and empowered
Self-managed teamsHigh-performance teams that assume traditional managerial duties such as staffing and planning
FlextimeAllows employees to choose their own arrival and departure times within specified limits
Family-friendly companiesCompanies that recognize and accommodate employees' nonwork lives and priorities

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