Class 18: Motivation, its nature and determinants

Definition of Motivation
Motivation is the process of channelizing a person's inner drives so that he wants to accomplish the goals of the organization.

Nature of Motivation
  • Individuals differ in their motivation
  • Sometimes the individual himself in unaware of his motivation
  • Motivation change
  • Motivations are expressed differently
  • Motivation is complex
Determinants of Motivation
  • The Individual
  • Organizational climate
  • Exogenous variables

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