Chapter 8 Notes — Motivation Applications

Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary from Chapter 8 on Motivation Applications.

Job Characteristics Model (JCM)

A model that explains how to design jobs to increase motivation through meaningful, engaging, and satisfying work.

Key elements of JCM

Skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback that enhance motivation, performance, and job satisfaction.

Job Rotation

The practice of moving employees between different tasks or jobs to reduce boredom and increase skills.

Relational Job Design

An approach that helps employees see the impact of their work on others, increasing motivation.

Flextime

A work arrangement where employees can vary their start and end times while working a set number of hours.

Job Sharing

An arrangement where two or more employees share the responsibilities of one full-time job.

Telecommuting (Remote Work)

Working from home, typically for at least two days per week, to improve work-life balance.

Variable-Pay Programs

Compensation systems that tie pay to performance rather than providing a fixed salary.

Employee Recognition Programs

Non-monetary rewards that acknowledge an employee's performance, such as employee of the month or public recognition.

Expectancy Theory

The theory which states that employees are more motivated when the link between performance and reward is clear.

Equity Theory

The theory which posits that employees are motivated by fairness in the rewards they receive for their work.