BUS 201: Principles of Management - Textbook

Learning Objectives

• Explain the importance of employee motivation in an organization
• Explain needs-based theories of motivation
• Explain process-based theories of motivation
• Describe the job characteristics that affect motivation
• Explain goal-setting theory
• Explain reinforcement theory
• Explain the manager’s role in promoting motivation

• Read: The Importance of Employee Motivation

• Read: Needs-Based Theories of Motivation

• Read: Process-Based Theories of Motivation

• Read: Job Characteristics that Affect Motivation

• Read: Goal-Setting Theory

• Read: Reinforcement Theory

• Read: Manager’s Role in Promoting Motivation

• Discussion: Rethinking Motivation

• Assignment: Motivation

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