Work Motivation

Synopsis

This course provides an analysis and application of motivational theories and principles to individuals and groups in the workplace. Contemporary and earlier models of motivation theory and its application to various organisational settings including job enrichment, participative management, supervision, compensation systems, goal setting, management by objectives, reinforcement, and leadership influence techniques are presented.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every semester
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Why do we work?
Measuring motivation
Needs, drives, and incentives
Individual differences in motivation
Intrinsic motivation and flow
Goals theories of work motivation
Expectancy and self-efficacy
Self-esteem and well-being
Person-environment fit
Motivation and reward
Low motivation: causes and consequences
Enhancing motivation

Learning Outcome

Distinguish the inter-relationships of job satisfaction, performance and motivation
Relate the impact of motivating factors to organisational effectiveness
Develop an understanding of the needs that motivate people in the work environment.
Analyse motivational issues and determine how these may be resolved
Demonstrate delivering motivational feedback
Adopt an appropriate approach for each specific individual and situation in managing motivation work issues

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Singapore University of Social Sciences

Work Motivation

Work Motivation (HRM261)

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